To prevent agencies from using unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct surveillance of United States citizens, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibiting use of unmanned aerial vehicles A Federal law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aerial vehicle to intentionally conduct surveillance of, gather evidence or collect information about. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are National Security, Criminal Justice, Defense, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires prohibiting use of unmanned aerial vehicles A Federal law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aerial vehicle to intentionally conduct surveillance of, gather evidence or collect information about...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibiting use of unmanned aerial vehicles A Federal law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aerial vehicle to intentionally conduct surveillance of, gather evidence or collect information about.
Key Policy Areas
National Security, Criminal Justice, Defense, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibiting use of unmanned aerial vehicles A Federal law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aerial vehicle to intentionally conduct surveillance of, gather evidence or collect information about.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
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Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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