Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act of 2025
Summary
The Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act of 2025 mandates a report by the Comptroller General on the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies. This report will cover UAS deployment numbers, procurement sources (specifically adversarial nations), domestic production, cost restrictions, usage frequency/purpose, operator training/certification, governing policies/protocols, privacy protections, and existing countermeasures. The goal is to improve the ability of agencies to counter UAS threats and bolster domestic UAS manufacturing.
Expected Effects
The Act will lead to increased oversight and understanding of how UAS are being used by various government agencies. It could also result in policy changes and resource allocation shifts related to UAS procurement and countermeasure development. The report aims to inform Congress on potential vulnerabilities and opportunities related to UAS technology.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced understanding of UAS usage by law enforcement agencies.
- Identification of potential vulnerabilities related to foreign-made UAS.
- Potential for improved training and certification standards for UAS operators.
- Development of more effective countermeasures against UAS threats.
- Support for domestic UAS manufacturing.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased regulation and restrictions on UAS use.
- Possible delays in UAS deployment due to new procurement processes.
- Risk of exposing sensitive information about law enforcement tactics.
- Potential for increased costs associated with domestic UAS production.
- The report itself could be costly and time-consuming to produce.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution by ensuring domestic tranquility and providing for the common defense, as stated in the Preamble. Congress's power to legislate on matters related to national security and interstate commerce (Article I, Section 8) supports this type of inquiry and potential regulation of UAS technology. The focus on privacy protections also aligns with the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, although the Act itself doesn't directly legislate on this.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).