NASA C-UAS Act

Sponsor: Haley M. Stevens (Democratic-MI)February 4, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Lets NASA track dangerous drones near its important facilities.

Right now, NASA doesn't have clear power to detect and track drones that fly too close to its important sites. This bill would let NASA detect, track, and monitor drones that threaten its launchpads and other key facilities. It would also allow NASA to intercept drone communications, but with strong privacy safeguards in place.

What Would Change

Today, NASA lacks clear official power to find, identify, watch, and follow drones that threaten its buildings. Current laws usually stop such actions. If this bill becomes law, NASA would get clear power to find, track, and watch drones that are a real threat to its important, high-risk sites. This includes listening in on drone communications, but with strong privacy rules. This power would stop on September 30, 2031.

Key Provisions

Lets NASA detect, track, and monitor drones that threaten its key facilities, including intercepting their communications.
Requires NASA to follow strict privacy rules for any intercepted drone communications, limiting how long data is kept and who it's shared with.
Directs NASA to identify its high-risk facilities, like launch sites, that need this protection.
Allows NASA to research and test drone detection equipment and train its security teams.
Requires NASA to coordinate with the Department of Transportation to ensure drone detection doesn't harm air travel safety.
Ends NASA's new drone detection authority on September 30, 2031.

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NASA C-UAS Act

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