H.R. 6846 119th Congress House

DEFEND Act

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats to the United State… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats to the United States relating to the malicious use of unmanned aircraft systems by covered foreign adversaries, including terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 18, 2025 Introduced by: Elijah Crane Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov

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Dec 19, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Dec 19, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Dec 18, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Dec 18, 2025

Introduced in House

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What's happening now December 19, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

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