Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 10, 2015)
Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015
Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly launching a drone near a wildfire threatening U.S. property that recklessly interferes with fighting the fire.
Makes it a defense to a prosecution for such offense that the drone was launched by a firefighter or other public safety officer acting in the course of official duty.
What just happenedJul 29, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2015
- Jul 29, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jul 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 10, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 10, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House