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Standard Summary
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The DEFENSE Act authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General to deputize state or local law enforcement officers to protect events subject to temporary flight restrictions, with training, oversight, and equipment limits.
Key Points
- 1Allows deputization of state/local officers for events under flight restrictions.
- 2Training in use of authority required, coordinated with Transportation and FAA.
- 3Oversight by DHS, DOJ, FAA, and FTC.
- 4Equipment limited to authorized list maintained by the Department.
- 5No additional funding authorized beyond existing appropriations.
Impact Areas
State and local law enforcement officers deputized for event security.Event organizers and attendees at venues with flight restrictions.Federal agencies overseeing flight restrictions and event security.
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