STAR Act

This bill would allow NASA and its employees to detect, track, warn, take control of, seize, or use reasonable force to disable or destroy drones that threaten certain NASA facilities. It would give the same powers to companies licensed for space launch, reentry, testing, or manufacturing to protect their sites. Seized drones would be forfeited to the United States (for NASA) or to the county law enforcement agency (for licensed companies), and drone operators would be liable for damages caused by these actions. NASA and licensed companies would have to post signs, consult yearly with county law enforcement, and report to law enforcement within 30 days when they disrupt, seize, or destroy a drone. NASA officials could not claim immunity from liability under this law, and NASA would send annual reports to Congress and federal agencies.

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Sponsors

• Darren Soto Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors