Drone Espionage Act

This bill would change federal criminal law to make it illegal to take or share video that shows defense information. It does this by adding “video” to the kinds of materials covered under section 793 of Title 18 (the law that deals with national defense information) . The short title calls it the “Drone Espionage Act,” but the text focuses on banning the taking or transmitting of video of defense information .

• Key points
  • Who is affected: Anyone who records or sends video that reveals defense information .
  • What changes: Adds a clear ban on taking or transmitting video of defense information under existing federal law (18 U.S.C. § 793) .
  • When: The document does not state an effective date .