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]
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.
Title
Buzz Off Act
Sponsors
Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-05-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-05-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Aviation and airports
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
Photography and imaging
Aviation and airports
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
Photography and imaging
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6895/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6895/BILLS-116hr6895ih.pdf |