Proposal:Buzz Off Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 6895
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Buzz Off Act

This bill prohibits federal 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.

Bill Title

Buzz Off Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-05-15: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2020-05-15: Introduced in House
• 2020-05-15: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.