WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led a hearing yesterday to examine the full scope of threats posed to our homeland security by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones. Recently, there have been several unexplained drone sightings in the United States, specifically in New Jersey and New York.

"The recent drone sightings in New Jersey are alarming and concerning. In the wrong hands, drone technology can negatively impact American national security while disrupting critical infrastructure. We must secure our skies from unauthorized aerial systems, but most importantly the homeland from foreign adversaries.

Watch Congressman Pfluger's opening statement here or below.