Contact Congress about H.R. 8610: Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act

This bill would give airports, federal agencies, and some police departments clearer power to find and stop dangerous drones. It also adds safety rules, privacy limits, training, reports, and an end date of October 1, 2029.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects airports, federal security agencies, selected state and local police agencies, drone operators, and companies that make anti-drone systems. It could also affect people near large events, prisons, amusement parks, and other covered sites where these tools may be used.

Why this matters: Drones can disrupt airports, threaten secure sites, and create risks at large public events. This bill would give officials more tools to respond, but those tools can also affect signals and collect drone-control communications. The bill adds oversight and privacy rules, but the real impact depends on how agencies choose systems, approve sites, and run the pilot programs.

Key provisions in H.R. 8610

• The bill keeps the Department of Homeland Security’s main counter-drone power in place. That authority, now in Homeland Security Act section 210G, would expire on October 1, 2029.
• Federal agencies would have to create a list of approved counter-drone systems within one year. The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Federal Aviation Administration must define what each system can do, how it may be used, and what limits apply.
• The Federal Aviation Administration would have to set minimum safety and performance rules within 270 days. Those rules must cover counter-drone systems in U.S. airspace, including special rules for airport terminal airspace where planes take off, land, and move nearby.
• The Federal Aviation Administration would get a new Office of Counter-UAS Activities. A Director would lead the office and manage the agency’s counter-drone strategy, coordination, and testing.
• The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Homeland Security generally could not buy, deploy, or run certain foreign-made counter-drone systems. The restriction targets manufacturers tied to named nonmarket economies and trade-related watch lists, with narrow exceptions.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 8610

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 8610

What is H.R. 8610?

This bill would give airports, federal agencies, and some police departments clearer power to find and stop dangerous drones. It also adds safety rules, privacy limits, training, reports, and an end date of October 1, 2029.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 8610?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 8610?

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How does Modern Action help me act on H.R. 8610?

Modern Action gives you bill-specific context, lets you choose support, opposition, or changes, and drafts a message from your position and reasons.