Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013
Latest action · Apr 8, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 5, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013 - Prohibits a person or entity acting under the authority of the United States from using a drone to gather evidence or other information pertaining to criminal conduct or regulatory violations except to the extent authorized in a warrant issued under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Defines a "drone" as any powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, and can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, be expendable or recoverable, and carry a lethal or nonlethal payload.
Exempts from such prohibition the use of drones to: (1) patrol national borders to prevent or deter illegal entry of any immigrants or illegal substances, (2) prevent imminent danger to life or serious damage to property or to forestall the imminent escape of a suspect or destruction of evidence when drones are used by a law enforcement party under exigent circumstances, or (3) counter a high risk of a terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization based on credible intelligence determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS).
Authorizes civil actions by aggrieved parties.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 9, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MI | Dan Benishek | Apr 9, 2013 | |
| R-MO | Vicky Hartzler | Apr 9, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 8, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
- Mar 5, 2013Introduced in House
- Mar 5, 2013Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1016 | Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013 | Related bill | May 22, 2013 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 5, 2013Introduced in House
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