STAR Act Stopping Theft and Aerospace Reconnaissance Act
To amend title 51, United States Code, to authorize certain actions to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes.
The STAR Act, or Stopping Theft and Aerospace Reconnaissance Act, aims to enhance security measures to protect specific facilities and assets from unauthorized unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones. This bill seeks to amend title 51 of the United States Code to authorize specific actions to safeguard against potential threats from drone technology.
The bill would primarily affect federal agencies responsible for the security of critical infrastructure and sensitive areas. It would require these agencies to develop and implement strategies to detect, track, and prevent unauthorized drone activities near protected sites. This includes potential measures such as establishing no-fly zones, increasing surveillance, and developing new technologies to counteract drone threats.
HB8458 was introduced on April 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for further review. The bill is currently in its initial stages, and the committee will evaluate its provisions, gather expert opinions, and potentially suggest amendments before it proceeds to a vote in the House. Key stakeholders, including law enforcement, security experts, and drone manufacturers, will likely be involved in the discussions moving forward.
