On July 15, 2025, the House Homeland Security Committee held hearings addressing the growing threat posed by unauthorized and malicious drone activity in the United States. Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUP, highlighted recent incidents where unauthorized drones endangered sensitive military sites and emergency response operations. Michael Robbins, CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified urging Congress to take swift action to counter malicious drone use, emphasizing that the issue is a policy failure rather than a technological one. Representatives Eli Crane and Sheri Biggs stressed the urgent need to strengthen U.S. defenses against drone swarms, citing examples of precise attacks launched from thousands of miles away in Europe and the Middle East. Crane also underscored the importance of securing venues ahead of major international events like the World Cup and the Olympics to prevent them from becoming soft targets. The committee discussed the resources required to detect and prevent drone attacks nationwide, with calls for streamlined processes to address threats such as cartel drones operating along the U.S. border. Separately, the committee also examined the consequences of mass parole policies under the Biden administration, which resulted in the release of over 1.5 million inadmissible aliens, raising concerns about vetting and public safety.