Findings

Congress finds that— (1) drone technology has the potential to revolutionize commerce, military operations, law enforcement, and numerous industries throughout the United States; (2) drone technology also presents a significant potential danger to public safety and national security; (3) drone technology is increasingly being deployed for criminal purposes, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, smuggling, and illegal reconnaissance; (4) seaports in the United States are a potential target for unmanned aircraft and drones; (5) a drone attack on a seaport would pose a serious threat to the national and economic security of the United States; (6) there are over 300 seaports in the United States which collectively handle 2.6 billion tons of cargo and 26 million cruise ship passengers each year; and (7) current Federal law does not provide sufficient protection for seaports from drone attacks.