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LANDED Act

USA119th CongressHR-6042| House 
| Updated: 11/12/2025
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Law Against Nefarious Drones, Enforcement, Deconfliction Act (LANDED Act), aims to empower State law enforcement agencies to detect and stop drones involved in unlawful activities. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Attorney General and the FAA Administrator, to establish policies and procedures allowing states to acquire, deploy, operate, and train with approved counter-UAS mitigation systems. An application process will authorize state agencies to take actions such as detecting, identifying, tracking, disrupting, seizing, or disabling unmanned aircraft systems posing threats to public safety, national security, or critical infrastructure. The legislation mandates agreements between DHS and approved state agencies, outlining the specific counter-UAS systems, authorized responses to threats, operational circumstances, and post-event reporting requirements. It also requires consultation with the FCC to ensure counter-UAS systems do not interfere with civilian communications. Furthermore, the bill establishes a mandatory drone deconfliction reporting mechanism for federal, state, and local agencies to prevent conflicts during drone operations. A Counter-UAS Security Grant Program is created to provide funding to eligible state law enforcement and emergency management agencies for acquiring equipment and training personnel. Finally, the bill calls for a review and report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense on foreign adversary UAS activity over critical military installations and other sensitive areas.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10555
LANDED Act
Nov 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10555
    LANDED Act


  • November 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.

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LANDED Act

USA119th CongressHR-6042| House 
| Updated: 11/12/2025
This bill, titled the Law Against Nefarious Drones, Enforcement, Deconfliction Act (LANDED Act), aims to empower State law enforcement agencies to detect and stop drones involved in unlawful activities. It directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Attorney General and the FAA Administrator, to establish policies and procedures allowing states to acquire, deploy, operate, and train with approved counter-UAS mitigation systems. An application process will authorize state agencies to take actions such as detecting, identifying, tracking, disrupting, seizing, or disabling unmanned aircraft systems posing threats to public safety, national security, or critical infrastructure. The legislation mandates agreements between DHS and approved state agencies, outlining the specific counter-UAS systems, authorized responses to threats, operational circumstances, and post-event reporting requirements. It also requires consultation with the FCC to ensure counter-UAS systems do not interfere with civilian communications. Furthermore, the bill establishes a mandatory drone deconfliction reporting mechanism for federal, state, and local agencies to prevent conflicts during drone operations. A Counter-UAS Security Grant Program is created to provide funding to eligible state law enforcement and emergency management agencies for acquiring equipment and training personnel. Finally, the bill calls for a review and report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense on foreign adversary UAS activity over critical military installations and other sensitive areas.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10555
LANDED Act
Nov 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10555
    LANDED Act


  • November 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted