Congress Proposes Giving Local Police Power to Jam or Destroy Dangerous Drones
Farmers and ranchers increasingly use drones for crop monitoring, livestock management, and spraying. If their operations are near a designated 'covered facility or asset,' their drones could potentially be intercepted, seized, or disabled by local law enforcement using the new counter-drone authority. However, farmers near high-risk areas could also benefit from increased protection against unauthorized surveillance drones on or near their property.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act
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