H.R. 3334 · In committee · Transportation and Public Works

USCP Empowerment Act of 2025

What it does

Authorizes the Capitol Police Board to detect, identify, monitor, and track unmanned aircraft systems posing credible threats without prior consent, including by intercepting communications used to control them.
Authorizes Capitol Police to disrupt, seize, or destroy unmanned aircraft systems threatening Capitol facilities using reasonable force if necessary.
Requires the Capitol Police Board to coordinate with the Secretary of Transportation and FAA Administrator when actions may affect aviation safety or airspace operations.
Mandates the Chief of Capitol Police to report to Congress every 6 months on activities under this section, including instances of harm to persons or property and actions taken on intercepted communications.
Establishes that intercepted communications from unmanned aircraft systems may be retained for no more than 180 days unless necessary for investigation, prosecution, or ongoing security operations.

Jun 24, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Committee on House Administration