Bill · S. 3032· Senate(119-S-3032)
Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act
- Introduced
- 10/22/2025
- Last activity
- 10/22/2025 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act. It was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Peters and Ms. Ernst. The purpose of the bill is to extend the existing authority used to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft. Specifically, it changes the expiration date for these powers. The text amends Section 210G(i) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It pushes the expiration date from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2028.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
Extends counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities for DHS and DOJ to protect critical facilities and assets.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
Extends federal counter-UAS authorities for the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 extends the authority of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft until September 30, 2028. This could be seen as positive because it keeps safety measures in place for designated locations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific details regarding potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 10/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2025
- Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day October 21, 2025).
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 206.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia