Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 7, 2015)
Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly launch a drone for recreational purposes that recklessly interferes with disaster response or firefighting efforts.
The legislation does not affect the use of drones launched for agricultural purposes.
Violators are subject to a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
What just happenedMar 10, 2016
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-635.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 7, 2015
- Mar 10, 2016Committee
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-635.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Oct 7, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 7, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate