WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate rejected a bid on Wednesday to fast-track legislation to expand U.S. government authority to detect and destroy drones that could pose security threats over stadiums and other locations.
Congress has debated for years expanding authority amid growing safety concerns. Senator Gary Peters sought unanimous consent to approve the bill after reports of drones cited over New Jersey raised widespread concerns. Republican Senator Rand Paul blocked the bid.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chris Reese)
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