In House Committee·Last action 227 days ago

HR5061 Expands Drone Safety at Airports

Officially: Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act

HR5061 reauthorizes and expands powers to counter drone threats at airports and major events. Affects airports, law enforcement, and drone makers.

Where it stands

Sitting in Aviation

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Reauthorization and Expansion: Extends federal powers to detect and mitigate drone threats at key locations.
Training and Standards: Establishes standards for counter-drone training programs and operator qualifications.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Addresses security threats: Supporters say the bill is necessary because drone incidents are becoming more common and dangerous.
Protects public events: The bill helps secure major events like the World Cup and Olympics from potential drone threats.
Improves safety: By detecting drones near airports, the bill aims to prevent accidents and protect passengers.

✕Arguments against

Privacy concerns: Critics worry that increased surveillance could infringe on personal privacy.
Effectiveness questions: Some argue that the technology may not be effective enough to justify the cost and effort.
Civil liberties: There are concerns about the potential for misuse of power and impact on civil liberties.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

✓

Introduced

Introduced in House

—

●

House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (9/2/2025)

SEP 2

○

House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

—

○

Passed House

Approved by House

—

○

Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

—

○

Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

—

○

Signed into Law

Signed by the President

—

For more detail

Menu

HR5061 Expands Drone Safety at Airports

What people are saying about this bill

Legislative timeline

Read deeper