Buzz Off Act

This bill limits how federal law enforcement can use drones. It says they cannot use a drone to watch, track, or record a specific U.S. citizen or that person’s private property, unless certain conditions are met .

There are a few exceptions. Agencies may use a drone if they get a judge-approved search warrant, if the citizen gives written consent for photos or video that will be made public, or if the Department of Homeland Security certifies under oath that drone surveillance is needed to stop a high-risk terrorist threat by a named person or group .

• Who is affected: Federal law enforcement agencies and U.S. citizens.
• What changes: Targeted drone surveillance of people or their private property is generally banned without a warrant, written consent, or a specific terrorism-related approval .
• When: These rules would apply if this bill becomes law.