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Drone Use Restrictions: Protecting Citizen Privacy from Federal Surveillance.

This bill aims to limit federal agencies' use of drones for surveillance of citizens and their private property. This means greater privacy protection in daily life, unless agencies obtain consent, a court warrant, or in cases of terrorist threats.
Key points
Federal agencies cannot use drones to intentionally surveil citizens or their private property without consent.
Drones can only be used to record citizens with their written consent if the recording is to be publicly disseminated.
Exceptions to the ban include terrorist threat situations (with Secretary of Homeland Security's approval) or obtaining a court warrant.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_96
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Buzz Off Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_96.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies cannot use drones to intentionally surveil citizens or their private property without consent.
  • Drones can only be used to record citizens with their written consent if the recording is to be publicly disseminated.
  • Exceptions to the ban include terrorist threat situations (with Secretary of Homeland Security's approval) or obtaining a court warrant.
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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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