Guard the Skies Act

The Guard the Skies Act allows the National Guard to protect specific facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft when requested by a state's chief executive officer. This law authorizes the Secretary of Defense to deploy National Guard members to take actions normally reserved for federal agencies, such as the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration, during these security missions. The bill also adjusts existing rules to ensure that selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve members can be ordered to active duty specifically for these protection efforts. By clarifying the roles of the Department of Defense and other agencies, the legislation aims to streamline coordination for safeguarding critical infrastructure against drone threats.