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Buzz Off Act

USA119th CongressHR-96| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to significantly restrict federal law enforcement agencies from utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance purposes. It specifically prohibits agencies from intentionally conducting surveillance of, gathering evidence or information about, or photographically or electronically recording a specifically targeted United States citizen or their private property. This measure seeks to protect the privacy of individuals from unwarranted drone monitoring by federal authorities, establishing a clear boundary for government use of such technology. However, the bill outlines specific exceptions where drone use is permissible. Agencies may photograph or record a United States citizen with a UAV if they first obtain the individual's written consent for public dissemination. Furthermore, the prohibition does not apply if the President, through the Secretary of Homeland Security, authorizes use due to a certified high risk of a terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization, requiring a written certification under oath. Alternatively, a federal law enforcement agency may use a UAV if its head first obtains a search warrant signed by a judge specifically authorizing such drone deployment, ensuring judicial oversight. These provisions aim to balance individual privacy with critical national security and law enforcement needs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6895
Buzz Off Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8155
Buzz Off Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-84
Buzz Off Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6895
    Buzz Off Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8155
    Buzz Off Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-84
    Buzz Off Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Armed Forces and National Security

Aviation and airportsGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingPhotography and imaging

Buzz Off Act

USA119th CongressHR-96| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This legislative proposal aims to significantly restrict federal law enforcement agencies from utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance purposes. It specifically prohibits agencies from intentionally conducting surveillance of, gathering evidence or information about, or photographically or electronically recording a specifically targeted United States citizen or their private property. This measure seeks to protect the privacy of individuals from unwarranted drone monitoring by federal authorities, establishing a clear boundary for government use of such technology. However, the bill outlines specific exceptions where drone use is permissible. Agencies may photograph or record a United States citizen with a UAV if they first obtain the individual's written consent for public dissemination. Furthermore, the prohibition does not apply if the President, through the Secretary of Homeland Security, authorizes use due to a certified high risk of a terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization, requiring a written certification under oath. Alternatively, a federal law enforcement agency may use a UAV if its head first obtains a search warrant signed by a judge specifically authorizing such drone deployment, ensuring judicial oversight. These provisions aim to balance individual privacy with critical national security and law enforcement needs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6895
Buzz Off Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8155
Buzz Off Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-84
Buzz Off Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6895
    Buzz Off Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8155
    Buzz Off Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-84
    Buzz Off Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

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