House Homeland subcommittee schedules hearing on drone warfare for next week

A subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday scheduled a hearing for next week on increasing threats to U.S. homeland security posed by drone warfare used in foreign conflicts.

The House Homeland Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing will take place on Tuesday, July 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern in the Cannon House Office Building. 

“It’s no secret that drones are increasingly being weaponized by adversarial nations and terrorist organizations to surveil, sabotage, and disrupt world peace,” subcommittee Chairman Carlos Gimenez said in a statement. “As the United States prepares to host high-profile international events—and as our greatest adversaries, Russia, Iran, and Communist China, work to undermine American interests—we must act now. 

"One drone in the wrong hands can threaten lives and cripple critical infrastructure such as air and seaports," he continued. "This Committee will continue taking proactive steps as drone technology evolves to protect our airspace and ensure the safety of our communities.”

The United States is expected to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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