119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 7, 2026
H.R. 8697In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
Republicans introduce legislation to protect airspace from unmanned aircraft threats
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. (R-TX)10 cosponsorsIntroduced May 7, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Cosponsors (10)
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4 Democrats, 6 Republicans (of 10 shown).
Activity timeline
May 7
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
May 7
May 7
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
May 7
May 7
Introduced in House
May 7
May 7
May 7
Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
Introduced in House
May 7
Introduced in House
All 10 cosponsors
4 Democrats · 6 Republicans
Democrats (4)
Republicans (6)
Crane, ElijahAZ-02
Baumgartner, MichaelWA-05
Stefanik, Elise M.NY-21
Owens, BurgessUT-04
Rutherford, John H.FL-05
Guest, MichaelMS-03
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