MCCAUL, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE GUARD THE SKIES ACT TO EMPOWER NATIONAL GUARD TO COUNTER DRONE THREATS AT SPECIAL EVENTS

Washington, May 7 -- Congressman Michael McCaul issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul - chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events - introduced the Guard the Skies Act along with Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.). The Guard the Skies Act grants the National Guard explicit authority to counter threats from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) - commonly known as drones - while remaining under the direction and control of state governors. Countering drone threats has been a top priority of the task force as our nation prepares to host the FIFA World Cup and celebrate America250. Reps. Michael Baumg...