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S.159: A bill to improve the operation of the Department of Homeland Security's Unmanned Aircraft System Program.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 13, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 13, 2015
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Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully utilize surveillance and detection capabilities developed or used by federal agencies to enhance the functioning and operational capability to conduct continuous and integrated manned or unmanned monitoring, sensing, or surveillance of 100% of the southern border of the United States. Prohibits DHS from procuring any additional unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) until it provides...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 13, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Jan. 13, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.) |