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Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015

Introduced: October 7, 2015 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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Mar 10, 2016
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-635.
Oct 7, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 7, 2015
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015

This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly launch a drone for recreational purposes that recklessly interferes with disaster response or firefighting efforts.

The legislation does not affect the use of drones launched for agricultural purposes.

Violators are subject to a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.

What's happening now March 10, 2016

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-635.

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