Press ReleaseNeutral2026-06-24
Rep. Crane’s Bill Expanding Capitol Police Drone Authority Advances Through Committee
Elijah Crane
RAZ-2 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Elijah Crane (R-AZ) was published on 2026-06-24 and titled "Rep. Crane’s Bill Expanding Capitol Police Drone Authority Advances Through Committee".
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Rep. Crane’s Bill Expanding Capitol Police Drone Authority Advances Through Committee This morning, the House Administration Committee unanimously advanced the U.S. Capitol Police Empowerment Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) to authorize the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) to intercept drones that pose a risk to Capitol facilities. Although D.C. prohibits drone flights...