US HB2569 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 22 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-22 - Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)
Pending: House Intelligence Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 22 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-22 - Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)
Pending: House Intelligence Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Drone Reform Act Prohibits operations involving the use of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle from being carried out under the authority of federal agency other than the Department of Defense (DOD). Defines "unmanned aerial vehicle" (UAV) as an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft, including drones, unmanned aircraft or aerial systems, remotely piloted aircraft or vehicles, remotely operated aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicle systems. Authorizes only uniformed members of the Armed Forces to: (1) operate, or order the operation of, an armed UAV; or (2) operate or fire, or order the operation or firing of, any weapon or other munition carried on an armed UAV. Subjects the operation and use of armed UAVs to the requirements of laws applicable to the Armed Forces. Prohibits this Act from being construed to: (1) limit or expand the authority of a component of the federal government to provide intelligence to the DOD, or (2) create or expand any authority for the federal government to kill any person.
Title
Drone Reform Act
Sponsors
Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] |
Rep. Justin Amash [R-MI] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Mick Mulvaney [R-SC] | Rep. Raul Labrador [R-ID] |
Rep. John Delaney [D-MD] | Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-05-22 | House | Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent) |
2015-05-22 | House | Referred to House Armed Services |
2015-05-22 | House | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2015-05-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Aviation and airports
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military command and structure
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Aviation and airports
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military command and structure
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2569/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr2569/BILLS-114hr2569ih.pdf |