SAFE DRONE Act of 2015
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 1, 2015)
Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE 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.
What just happenedNov 3, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 1, 2015
- Nov 3, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Oct 1, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 1, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 1, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House