H.R. 96
Buzz Off Act
In Plain Language
This bill stops federal law enforcement from using drones to spy on specific people or their property without permission. Agencies can still do it if they get a search warrant from a court, if the Department of Homeland Security says it's needed to prevent a terrorist attack, or if the person being watched agrees to it in writing.
Official Congressional Research Service summary
Buzz Off ActThis 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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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2025
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