Michigan House oversight panel reviews drones, fentanyl and cyber threats; approves May 21 minutes

The Michigan House Oversight Committee on Homeland Security and Foreign Influence met in Lansing for a four‑month review of prior hearings on fentanyl, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones), human trafficking and cyber vulnerabilities and approved the minutes of its May 21 meeting by voice vote.

Chair Brook opened the meeting by saying the committee would use the session to “go through… a 4 month review” of previous presenters after a scheduled presenter was rescheduled. The chair told members, “I didn't wanna cancel committee,” and outlined the committee’s work since its first hearing.

The nut graf: Committee members revisited presentations from retired Gen. Odie Slocum and local law enforcement and public‑safety experts, including testimony and demonstrations about fentanyl, human trafficking and drone technology — topics committee leaders said carry implications for state procurement, critical‑infrastructure protection and federal coordination with the FAA and Congress.

Most of the meeting was a summary and planning session rather than a formal decision meeting. Chair Brook listed prior…