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BillHR 9232 · 119

Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act

Introduced
Jun 9, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes rules to defend the airspace around critical infrastructure, such as power plants and major bridges. Requires the government to protect these areas from potential drone or aircraft threats.

Sponsored By

Matt Van Epps
Republican · Tennessee · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 9, 2026
  3. Jun 9, 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 owners and operators of critical infrastructure, such as power plant managers and bridge authorities, by requiring them to implement new airspace security measures. It also impacts the general public by potentially increasing the safety and security of these critical infrastructure sites.

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
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
IntroducedJun 9, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Homeland Security, 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.