Guard the Skies Act
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to authorize the National Guard to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the Guard the Skies Act, aims to update the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws by allowing the National Guard to protect specific facilities and assets from threats posed by unmanned aircraft, often called drones. The bill was introduced on May 7, 2026, and has been referred to several committees for further consideration. These include the Committee on Armed Services, and additionally to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary.
The bill would affect the National Guard and potentially other military and civilian entities responsible for protecting critical infrastructure. By authorizing the National Guard to address drone threats, the bill seeks to enhance security measures for key facilities and assets, which could include airports, power plants, and government buildings. The current step in the legislative process is that the bill has been introduced and referred to the relevant committees for review and potential amendments.
The primary sponsor is Michael McCaul (Republican), and it has garnered support from a bipartisan group of co-sponsors, including Marcy Kaptur (Democrat), Mike Quigley (Democrat), and others. The bill is still in its early stages, with the next steps involving committee review and possible further action by the full House.
