Restrict the use of drones by federal agencies to conduct surveillance on private citizens without a warrant.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act?
The bill H.R. 8178 sits in the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees where no action has occurred since April 1, 2026. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to pass this stage in the legislative process. This effort follows a similar path to the expired H.R. 6577 which also saw no committee action before the session ended.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act (H.R. 8178 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6577 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6577 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ted Lieu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.