Police could get federal help to stop dangerous drones.
This bill would set up a way for state and local police to work with the federal government to find and stop drones used for illegal activities. It would let police get special gear and training, giving them the power to handle drone threats. The main goal is to make communities safer and protect national security from drones used without permission.
Today, state law enforcement agencies generally lack clear legal power to acquire or use systems to stop dangerous drones. There are also no official ways for them to coordinate with the federal government on these issues. This bill would change that. It would create a federal authorization process and agreements that allow state law enforcement agencies to get and operate approved counter-drone systems. It would also give them specific legal powers to detect and stop drone threats, and establish federal-state programs for grants and avoiding drone conflicts.
HR 6042 · 119th Congress · November 12, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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