118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 968 — AIR Act

“To require the Secretary of Defense to notify Congress of certain foreign airborne objects located in the national airspace system that are capable of carrying out surveillance activities.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Feb 9, 2023

Last action Feb 9, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Feb 9, 2023

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Referred

Feb 9, 2023

Armed Services

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Committee

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide written notification to Congress if any foreign surveillance object (e.g., a balloon) enters the national airspace system without prior approval. Such notification must be submitted to Congress not later than 24 hours after the object enters the national airspace system.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.