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H.R. 96In committee
Buzz Off Act
Introduced: Jan 3, 2025
Latest action date: Jan 3, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.
Plain-language overview
What this bill does
Buzz Off Act
This bill prohibits federal law 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 for a photograph or recording that will be made available to the public.
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Armed Forces and National Security
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Aviation and airportsGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingPhotography and imaging
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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