To grant authority to use counter-unmanned aircraft system technologies to private owners of critical infrastructure facilities, and for other purposes.

On June 9, 2026, Representative Matt Van Epps (R-TN-7) introduced HR9232, a bill to grant authority to private owners of critical infrastructure facilities to use counter-unmanned aircraft system (counter-UAS) technologies. The bill was referred to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Judiciary, and Homeland Security. As of June 10, 2026, the bill is in the earliest legislative stage with no hearings, markups, or companion legislation. The bill does not authorize any specific funding amount; it is purely an authorization to use existing technologies. Without appropriation or a clear procurement mandate, the direct market impact is negligible. The legislative path requires committee consideration in three separate committees, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential action—a process that typically takes months to years. No real market data or historical precedent for this specific bill exists. The sponsor is a junior member (first term), further reducing near-term momentum. Given the procedural stage and lack of funding, no tickers meet the confidence threshold for inclusion.