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New Drone Regulations: Enhancing Safety and Penalties for Misuse

This act introduces new rules for drone usage to enhance public and national security. It defines illegal drone activities, such as arming them, using them for crimes, or violating restricted areas. The goal is to protect citizens from dangerous and criminal drone misuse by imposing stricter penalties for violations.
Key points
Arming drones with weapons, explosives, or other dangerous items becomes illegal and subject to severe penalties.
Using drones to commit crimes, such as smuggling, delivering contraband to prisons, or interfering with emergency services, is prohibited.
Penalties include imprisonment and fines, with potential life imprisonment or the death penalty if death results from a violation.
Tampering with drone identification numbers, disabling identification signals, or anti-collision lights is forbidden.
Violating airspace or landing drones in prohibited areas, as well as crossing borders without authorization, is illegal.
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Print number: 117_HR_7965
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2022-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Drone Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7965.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Arming drones with weapons, explosives, or other dangerous items becomes illegal and subject to severe penalties.
  • Using drones to commit crimes, such as smuggling, delivering contraband to prisons, or interfering with emergency services, is prohibited.
  • Penalties include imprisonment and fines, with potential life imprisonment or the death penalty if death results from a violation.
  • Tampering with drone identification numbers, disabling identification signals, or anti-collision lights is forbidden.
  • Violating airspace or landing drones in prohibited areas, as well as crossing borders without authorization, is illegal.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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