US HB6895 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-15 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibits federal enforcement from using unmanned aerial vehicles to intentionally conduct surveillance of a specifically targeted U.S. citizen or the property of such an individual, with certain exceptions. Specifically, this prohibition shall not apply if (1) the federal law enforcement agency in question first obtains a search warrant, (2) the Department of Homeland Security certifies that such surveillance is necessary to counter a high risk of a terrorist attack by a specified person or organization, or (3) the citizen gives written consent.

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Title

Buzz Off Act

Sponsors

Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-05-15HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2020-05-15HouseIntroduced in House

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