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Virus Relief Bill Includes Border Security, Counter UAS Legislation

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020

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Virus Relief Bill Includes Border Security, Counter UAS Legislation

An $892 billion coronavirus relief bill approved by Congress on Monday includes bipartisan legislation authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to assess security technology gaps along the southwest border and to designate an official to coordinate the department’s policies and plants to counter drone threats. The Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020 (S. 4224) also requires DHS to review various technologies that would help the department to better carry out its border security mission, including manned and unmanned…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]