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HB6898: 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.

: Elissa Slotkin (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Dec 22, 2023
Armed forces and national security
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

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.

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This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to evaluate how well military installations can defend themselves against unmanned aircraft systems, commonly called drones. The Secretary must assess current defense capabilities at Department of Defense facilities. The evaluation will identify gaps and weaknesses in drone defense technology and strategies. The bill affects military leadership and installation security planning. The bill is currently introduced and has not yet been assigned to a .

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