Bill Summary
This bill, known as the "Drone Espionage Act," aims to amend the United States Code to prohibit individuals from taking or transmitting video of defense information. This includes adding "video" to the list of items that are prohibited from being taken or transmitted under Section 793 of title 18. The bill's purpose is to prevent potential espionage and unauthorized dissemination of sensitive defense information through the use of drones.
Possible Impacts
1. The Drone Espionage Act could prevent individuals from taking or transmitting videos of defense information, potentially limiting the public's access to certain information and restricting their ability to share it with others.
2. The Act could also impose penalties on those who violate it, potentially impacting their livelihood and freedom if they are found guilty.
3. The legislation may also lead to increased surveillance and scrutiny of individuals and their use of drones, potentially causing a sense of distrust and invasion of privacy among the public.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2939 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2939
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or
transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 17, 2025
Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or
transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Drone Espionage Act''.
SEC. 2. TAKING OR TRANSMITTING VIDEO OF DEFENSE INFORMATION PROHIBITED.
Section 793 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``video,'' after ``photographic negative,'' each place such
term appears.
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