HR 2939
Drone Espionage Act
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the Drone Espionage Act, aims to strengthen existing laws regarding the theft of sensitive information. Specifically, it expands the definition of ‘photographic negative’ under federal law to include video, making it a crime to take or transmit video footage that contains defense information. The bill seeks to protect classified data from being captured and disseminated through drone technology.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘photographic negative’ to include video.
- Prohibits the taking or transmitting of video containing defense information.
- Addresses espionage related to drone technology.
- Modifies existing Title 18, United States Code, Section 793.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the unauthorized collection of defense information.
- Drone operators.
- Entities involved in the dissemination of defense information.
- Government agencies involved in defense.
- U.S. citizens
Notable changes
- Broadens the scope of espionage laws to include video surveillance.
- Specifically targets the use of drones for espionage activities.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2939
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Drone Espionage Act
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Section 793 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting video,
after photographic negative,
each place such term appears.