Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Buzz Off Act
USA117th CongressHR-8155| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Aviation and airportsGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingPhotography and imaging