HR 3463 United States House · 119th Congress

COUNTER Act

HR 3463 (COUNTER Act) expands the U.S. military's authority to counter drone threats by allowing the Department of Defense and Coast Guard to neutralize unmanned aircraft systems without being restricted by certain federal laws. It exempts related technology, procedures, and protocols from public disclosure requirements under federal and state laws, and permits military commanders to delegate these actions. The bill applies to both domestic and overseas operations, clarifying that other federal laws do not apply to U.S. military or Coast Guard activities mitigating drone threats abroad. Key changes include broadening legal authority beyond previous restrictions and extending reporting deadlines for related activities.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2025

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Introduced May 15, 2025 Last action May 16, 2025

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May 16, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

lower

May 15, 2025

Committee

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.

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May 15, 2025

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1 primary · 40 co-sponsors