SAFE DRONE Act of 2015

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Bill Number

HR 3669

Introduced

Oct 1, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Aviation and airports Crime and Law Enforcement Fires Transportation safety and security

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Summary

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.

Actions

Nov 3, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct 1, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 1, 2015

Introduced in House

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