Quarterly reports on unmanned aerial system incursions over military installations, sensitive sites, and the southern border

(a) Requirement for reports The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs (in this section referred to as the Assistant Secretary) shall submit to the congressional defense committees quarterly reports on incidents involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS) incursions— (1) over military installations and other sensitive sites within the United States and its territories; and (2) along the international land borders of the United States, with a particular focus on the southern border. (b) Elements Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding quarter— (1) a comprehensive accounting of all known or suspected UAS incursions over— (A) military installations; and (B) other sensitive sites, as determined by the Secretary of Defense; (2) for each such incursion, to the extent practicable— (A) the date, time, and location of the incident; (B) the duration and altitude of the UAS activity; (C) the assessed origin and operator, if known; (D) the type and capabilities of the UAS involved; and (E) any assessed intent or threat posed by the incursion; (3) a description of actions taken in response to each incursion, including— (A) detection, tracking, and identification measures; (B) mitigation or interdiction actions; and (C) coordination with Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial authorities; (4) an assessment of trends, patterns, and emerging threats related to UAS incursions; (5) an evaluation of the effectiveness of existing counter-UAS authorities, policies, technologies, and procedures; and (6) identification of any capability gaps, resource constraints, or legal limitations affecting the Department of Defense’s ability to detect, deter, or respond to such incursions. (c) Form Each report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Sensitive sites defined In this section, the term sensitive sites means military installations and other facilities and assets located in the United States that are subject to the authority provided under section 130i of title 10, United States Code, relating to the protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft. (e) Sunset The requirement to submit reports under this section shall terminate on December 31, 2031.