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Drone Pilot Program for Law Enforcement in Active Shooter Events

This act establishes a pilot program for law enforcement to test small, nonlethal drones. The goal is to evaluate how these drones can assist in active shooter situations, enhancing the safety of both citizens and officers. These drones will only carry nonlethal equipment like cameras or sound emitters and must be manufactured in the U.S.
Key points
Establishes a pilot program for law enforcement to use drones in active shooter events.
Drones will only be equipped with nonlethal tools, such as cameras, strobe lights, or sound emitters.
Aims to increase safety for citizens and officers by allowing remote monitoring and de-escalation.
All drones used in the program must be manufactured in the United States.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3598
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2025-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3598.

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 2025-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a pilot program for law enforcement to use drones in active shooter events.
  • Drones will only be equipped with nonlethal tools, such as cameras, strobe lights, or sound emitters.
  • Aims to increase safety for citizens and officers by allowing remote monitoring and de-escalation.
  • All drones used in the program must be manufactured in the United States.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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