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Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)

Commonly known as drones, these are aircraft that operate without a pilot on board and can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously.

At or near the international borders of the United States

This refers to areas located at or within 100 air miles of a U.S. international land border or coastal border.

Malign actor

Any individual, group, or organization involved in harmful activities such as foreign malign influence (covert attempts by foreign governments to manipulate U.S. affairs), illegal drug trafficking, or other types of organized crime that cross national borders.

Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security

A high-ranking civilian official in the Department of Defense responsible for overseeing intelligence, counterintelligence, and security matters across the defense enterprise.

Appropriate congressional committees

Specific committees in both the Senate and the House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over intelligence, homeland security, armed services, transportation, judiciary, and foreign relations, and will receive the report from this bill.

Air domain awareness

The ability to know what is happening in the air and to detect and identify all aircraft, including drones, operating within a specific airspace.