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BillHR 8697 · 119

Guard the Skies Act

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
10
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes new regulations to improve national security and safety in US airspace. Requires the government to take steps to prevent and respond to potential drone threats.

Sponsored By

Michael T. McCaul
Republican · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  3. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the general public, particularly those living in areas with high air traffic, by potentially increasing safety and security measures in US airspace. It also impacts government agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration, which would be responsible for implementing and enforcing the new regulations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican5
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 43%

Documents

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Cosponsors (10)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.