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STAR Act

USA119th CongressHR-8458| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Neal P. Dunn (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill grants the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and licensed space launch, reentry, testing, or manufacturing entities new authority to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that threaten their critical facilities and properties. The Administrator of NASA is authorized to act against UAS posing a safety or security threat to designated critical NASA facilities. Similarly, private entities licensed for space activities can take actions against UAS threatening their covered property , which includes real property and airspace used for their operations. Both NASA and these entities are empowered to detect, identify, monitor, and track UAS without prior consent, and to warn their operators. More aggressive actions permitted include disrupting control , disabling, seizing, or confiscating UAS, and using reasonable force to damage or destroy them. Any UAS seized under these authorities is subject to forfeiture , either to the United States for NASA or to local law enforcement for private entities. The legislation requires the display of signage at these facilities and properties to inform the public of these potential actions. While NASA personnel are not granted immunity, the operator of a threatening UAS is held liable for damages caused by mitigation efforts. The bill also mandates annual consultations with local law enforcement and specific reporting requirements to relevant agencies and Congress regarding actions taken against UAS.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8787
STAR Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3437
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7448
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2380
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9183
STAR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6397
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5190
STAR Act
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4354
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8787
    STAR Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3437
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7448
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2380
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9183
    STAR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6397
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5190
    STAR Act


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4354
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

STAR Act

USA119th CongressHR-8458| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This bill grants the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and licensed space launch, reentry, testing, or manufacturing entities new authority to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that threaten their critical facilities and properties. The Administrator of NASA is authorized to act against UAS posing a safety or security threat to designated critical NASA facilities. Similarly, private entities licensed for space activities can take actions against UAS threatening their covered property , which includes real property and airspace used for their operations. Both NASA and these entities are empowered to detect, identify, monitor, and track UAS without prior consent, and to warn their operators. More aggressive actions permitted include disrupting control , disabling, seizing, or confiscating UAS, and using reasonable force to damage or destroy them. Any UAS seized under these authorities is subject to forfeiture , either to the United States for NASA or to local law enforcement for private entities. The legislation requires the display of signage at these facilities and properties to inform the public of these potential actions. While NASA personnel are not granted immunity, the operator of a threatening UAS is held liable for damages caused by mitigation efforts. The bill also mandates annual consultations with local law enforcement and specific reporting requirements to relevant agencies and Congress regarding actions taken against UAS.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8787
STAR Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3437
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7448
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2380
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9183
STAR Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6397
STAR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5190
STAR Act
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4354
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8787
    STAR Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3437
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7448
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2380
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9183
    STAR Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6397
    STAR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5190
    STAR Act


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4354
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Neal P. Dunn (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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