The SAFER SKIES Act provisions establishing authority for state and local law enforcement and creating a new felony offense for a second national defense airspace violation are in effect.

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1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:56 AMTrue
   The SAFER SKIES Act, incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) posing public safety threats. Additionally, it establishes a new felony offense for individuals who violate national defense airspace restrictions more than once.
   • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:45 AMUnverifiable
   The SAFER SKIES Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft threats and establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. However, the specific provisions of the SAFER SKIES Act have not been publicly released, making it impossible to verify the exact details of these provisions. Therefore, the statement cannot be verified with the available information.
3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:00 AMTrue
   The SAFER SKIES Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) when they pose a public threat. It also establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. These provisions are now in effect, as the President signed the Act into law on December 18, 2025. Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the current legal status.
   • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:51 AMUnverifiable
   The SAFER SKIES Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft threats and establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. However, the specific provisions of the SAFER SKIES Act have not been publicly released, making it impossible to verify the exact details of these provisions. Therefore, the statement cannot be verified with the available information.
5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:04 AMUnverifiable
   The SAFER SKIES Act, as referenced in the President's statement, is part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, signed into law on December 18, 2025. This Act includes provisions granting state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft threats and establishing a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. However, the specific text of the SAFER SKIES Act is not publicly available, making it difficult to verify the exact provisions and their effective dates. Therefore, the claim cannot be fully verified with the available information.
   • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:21 AMUnverifiable
   The SAFER SKIES Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft threats and establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. However, the specific provisions of the SAFER SKIES Act are not publicly available, making it impossible to verify the exact details of these provisions. Therefore, the claim that these provisions are in effect cannot be confirmed.
   • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:52 AMUnverifiable
   The SAFER SKIES Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft threats and establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. However, the specific provisions of the SAFER SKIES Act have not been publicly released, making it impossible to verify the exact details of these provisions. Therefore, the statement cannot be fully verified at this time.
   • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:45 PMTrue
   The SAFER SKIES Act, included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that pose public safety threats. It also establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. This legislation aims to enhance the ability of state and local agencies to address drone threats in coordination with federal authorities. (hsgac.senate.gov)
   • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
   • https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/dems/senate-passes-peters-johnson-grassley-cortez-masto-bill-to-help-law-enforcement-stop-dangerous-drones-as-part-of-annual-defense-legislation/
9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:43 AMcomplete
   The SAFER SKIES Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft threats and establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. This provision is now in effect, as confirmed by the President's statement on December 18, 2025.
   • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:33 AMin_progress
    The SAFER SKIES Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, grants state and local law enforcement the authority to protect against unmanned aircraft threats to public safety and establishes a new felony offense for a second violation of national defense airspace. However, the specific provisions of the SAFER SKIES Act have not been publicly released yet. Therefore, while the statement aligns with the Act's objectives, the exact details are currently unavailable.
    • https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/12/statement-by-the-president-7598/
11. Original article · Dec 18, 2025
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