What does Preamble of Guard the Skies Act do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' proposes amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and titles 10 and 32 of the United States Code. The bill aims to authorize the National Guard to protect specific facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 7, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Guard the Skies Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Guard the Skies Act

What does AUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD TO PROTECT CERTAIN of Guard the Skies Act do?

This section amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include the Secretary of Defense in certain authorities related to unmanned aircraft. It authorizes the Secretary of Defense to allow National Guard members to take actions to protect facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft at the request of a State's chief executive officer. The legislation adds a new section to Title 10, United States Code, establishing this National Guard authorization. It modifies Title 32, United States Code, to include support of actions under the new Title 10 section.

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Guard the Skies Act

Last updated: 5/7/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: Michael McCaul (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to allow National Guard members to protect facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft at the request of a State's chief executive officer.
The legislation establishes a new authorization in Title 10 of the United States Code for the National Guard to protect against unmanned aircraft.
This bill modifies Title 32 of the United States Code to provide support for actions taken under the new Title 10 authorization.

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