Republican Representative Mark Green pushes for legislation granting local authorities the power to shoot down drones amidst rising security concerns.
Republican Representative Mark Green (TN) is urging Congress to pass a bill he introduced that would give local authorities the right to shoot down unmanned drones. Green said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that it is 'critical' the bill he introduced in June is approved amid security concerns over drones spotted across the U.S. in recent weeks. Green also made a similar plea during an appearance on Fox News' America's Newsroom on Monday.
Newsweek has contacted Green's office for comment via email outside regular working hours.Hundreds of drones have been reported spotted in northeastern states such as New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, raising concerns about security threats and speculation of foreign involvement. Drones have also been seen in restricted airspaces, such as near airports and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.Some politicians, including President-elect Donald Trump, and local residents have called for drones to be shot down to stop potential threats. However, authorities warn such actions would be illegal and could pose safety risks.Federal agencies have the right to take down drones they deem a national security or public threat. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a joint statement saying there is no evidence the recent drone sightings in New Jersey 'pose a national safety threat or have a foreign nexus.' The Pentagon has also stated the Federal Aviation Administration reports there are one million drones registered with the FAA, and that more than 8,000 drones are lawfully flown in the U.S. every single day.Green, chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, introduced a bill to amend the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act to give local law enforcement power to take down unmanned drone
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