Pennsylvania HR 13: A Resolution urging the Federal Government to provide State and local governments with the authority to respond swiftly and decisively to unidentified drone threats.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 168
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 13
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY FLOOD, GLEIM, HAMM, KENYATTA, OLSOMMER, PICKETT,
RADER, REICHARD, SMITH AND WATRO, JANUARY 17, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND
OPERATIONS, JANUARY 17, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Urging the Federal Government to provide State and local
governments with the authority to respond swiftly and
decisively to unidentified drone threats.
WHEREAS, Since mid-November 2024, New Jersey has documented
more than 3,000 sightings of unidentified drones operating near
military bases, private residences and various sensitive
locations; and
WHEREAS, Current Federal regulations prevent State and local
governments from taking immediate action when unidentified
drones possibly threaten the safety and privacy of our
communities; and
WHEREAS, The Federal Government should empower State and
local governments with the legal authority to respond when
unidentified drones are a possible threat; and
WHEREAS, The Federal Government should implement stronger
response measures and public transparency measures when dealing
with potential unidentified drone threats; and
WHEREAS, The residents of this Commonwealth deserve the
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safety and security of immediate and effective State and local
government action when unidentified drones threaten our
communities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the Federal
Government to provide State and local governments with the
authority to respond swiftly and decisively to unidentified
drone threats.
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