US HB3669 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: Introduced on October 1 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-11-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly operate a drone in a restricted area. A "restricted area" is an area that is: within a two-mile radius of a hub airport or an ongoing firefighting operation, or subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. The prohibition does not apply to government operations in response to a fire or emergency. Violators are subject to fines, up to one year in prison, or both.

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Title

SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-11-03HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2015-10-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2015-10-01HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB2157 (Same As) 2015-10-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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