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COUNTER Act

USA119th CongressHR-3463| House 
| Updated: 5/16/2025
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (39)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Dave Min (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response Act, or COUNTER Act, significantly amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to bolster the Department of Defense's capabilities against unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats. This legislation mandates the delegation of counter-UAS authority from the Secretary of Defense to unified combatant commanders or other appropriate DoD officials, streamlining the response process and clarifying that actions can include remote identification broadcast. It also enables the DoD to support other federal agencies in mitigating these threats. A key provision grants an exemption from disclosure for information regarding the technology, procedures, and protocols used in counter-UAS operations, protecting sensitive national security details. Furthermore, the bill specifies that certain criminal statutes will not apply to DoD or Coast Guard activities conducted outside the United States when mitigating UAS threats, providing legal clarity for overseas operations. The Act expands the scope of protected assets and activities to include DoD buildings and grounds, assistance for incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, and general emergency response. It also extends the sunset date for existing counter-UAS authorities and related reporting requirements, ensuring these protections remain in effect for a longer period.
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Timeline
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1731
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1731
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1793: COUNTER Act

COUNTER Act

USA119th CongressHR-3463| House 
| Updated: 5/16/2025
The Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response Act, or COUNTER Act, significantly amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to bolster the Department of Defense's capabilities against unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats. This legislation mandates the delegation of counter-UAS authority from the Secretary of Defense to unified combatant commanders or other appropriate DoD officials, streamlining the response process and clarifying that actions can include remote identification broadcast. It also enables the DoD to support other federal agencies in mitigating these threats. A key provision grants an exemption from disclosure for information regarding the technology, procedures, and protocols used in counter-UAS operations, protecting sensitive national security details. Furthermore, the bill specifies that certain criminal statutes will not apply to DoD or Coast Guard activities conducted outside the United States when mitigating UAS threats, providing legal clarity for overseas operations. The Act expands the scope of protected assets and activities to include DoD buildings and grounds, assistance for incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, and general emergency response. It also extends the sunset date for existing counter-UAS authorities and related reporting requirements, ensuring these protections remain in effect for a longer period.
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Timeline
May 15, 2025
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 16, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1731
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • May 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 16, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1731
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (39)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Dave Min (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee, Aviation Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1793: COUNTER Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted