Buzz Off Act

Sponsored byRep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ· Introduced 3 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 3 March 2025

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 for a photograph or recording that will be made available to the public.

Timeline

3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ

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Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

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

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