H.R. 6605: Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act of 2025

This legislation, known as the Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act of 2025, aims to assess and report on the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, across various levels of government in the United States, including federal, state, local, and tribal agencies. The key components of the bill include:

Mandate for a Report

The Comptroller General of the United States is tasked with completing a study and submitting a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. This report will focus on:

• Current uses of UAS by government agencies
• Countermeasures developed to mitigate threats posed by UAS

Recommendations

The report must include recommendations, such as:

• Legal Authorities and Policies: Identifying any changes needed in legal authorities and policies to enhance agencies' abilities to effectively counter drones.
• Manufacturing and Procurement: Suggestions on how to improve the capabilities of the U.S. and its allies to manufacture UAS and streamline the procurement processes.

Information Gathering

The report will compile various data points, including:

• Deployment Statistics: The number of UAS currently used by different levels of law enforcement as of the report date.
• Purchasing Sources: Information on the number of UAS acquired from suppliers in adversarial nations, as defined in existing regulations.
• Domestic Production: Data on how many UAS are produced domestically.
• Cost Barriers: Any financial limitations that hinder law enforcement agencies from acquiring UAS produced in the U.S. or in allied countries.
• Usage Frequency and Purpose: Insights into how often UAS are employed and for what specific purposes.
• Operator Training and Certification: Whether UAS operators have received training or certification.
• Governance and Protocols: Policies and protocols that regulate UAS usage.
• Privacy Considerations: Protections and expectations regarding privacy in the usage of UAS.
• Countermeasures: Existing countermeasures against UAS, including the extent of training and certification related to these counters.

Overall Purpose

The overarching intent of this bill is to enhance safety and security in the airspace by understanding and improving the management and oversight of drones used by law enforcement and government agencies. By requiring a comprehensive report, the legislation aims to identify gaps, reinforce domestic capabilities, and ensure that the deployment of UAS aligns with public safety and privacy standards.

Relevant Companies

• BA (Boeing Co.) - Boeing is involved in aerospace and defense, and any changes in UAS regulations could affect aerial technology development and their law enforcement applications.
• FDX (FedEx Corp.) - FedEx has been exploring drone technology for deliveries; regulations surrounding drones may impact their operational strategies.
• GOOGL (Alphabet Inc.) - Alphabet, through its subsidiary Wing, is involved in drone delivery services and could be influenced by changes in UAS regulations and safety standards.