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Drone Espionage Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-20
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Ashley Moody
Ashley Moody
Republican · FL · Senator
Votes with party: 75.0% (840 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$11,211k
  • Progressive Groups$1,500k

Full profile: /officials/M001244

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (13)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316.

2026-02-09

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would make it illegal to use drones to spy on people or gather private information without permission, and would establish penalties for violations. It aims to protect individuals' privacy from unauthorized drone surveillance while giving law enforcement clear rules about when and how they can use drones in investigations. The legislation would affect drone operators, law enforcement agencies, and anyone concerned about aerial surveillance of their property or activities.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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