Federal · 119th Congress
DEFEND Act
Policy areaImmigration
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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats to the United States relating to the malicious use of unmanned aircraft systems by covered foreign adversaries, including terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
DEFEND ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Detecting and Evaluating Foreign Exploitation of Novel Drones ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Dec 19, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Dec 19, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Dec 18, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Dec 18, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House