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HOUSE 96119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Last Action
5/15/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-03Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-03 (00)

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.

Subjects

  • Aviation and airports
  • Government information and archives
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Photography and imaging
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