118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6898 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct an operational assessment of the installation defense capabilities of the Department of Defense to defeat unmanned aircraft system.

“To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct an operational assessment of the installation defense capabilities of the Department of Defense to defeat unmanned aircraft system.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Dec 22, 2023

Last action Dec 22, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Dec 22, 2023

Step 2

Referred

Dec 22, 2023

Armed Services

Step 3

Committee

Step 4

House floor

Step 5

Senate

Step 6

Resolve Changes

Step 7

Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct an operational assessment of its installation defense capabilities to defeat unmanned aircraft system threats. DOD must report on the results of the assessment and provide recommendations for any changes or modifications to operationally employ directed energy systems for installation defense against unmanned aircraft system threats.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Dec 22, 2023

Introduced in House

Dec 22, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.