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Drone Act of 2022

Introduced: June 7, 2022 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 7, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 7, 2022
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Drone Act of 2022

This bill creates a federal statutory framework to criminalize various conduct involving the misuse of drones.

Among its provisions, the bill generally prohibits the

  • operation of a drone that poses an imminent safety hazard to vessels or motor vehicles;
  • weaponization of a drone (e.g., attaching a firearm or explosive); and
  • operation of a drone that interferes with a law enforcement, emergency response, or military operation or activity of the federal government or of a state, local, or tribal government.
What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2