Capitol Police would gain power to jam or destroy threatening drones
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Sponsor: Elijah Crane · Representative · AZ
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Official title: USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The bill lets Capitol Police detect, jam, seize, or destroy drones deemed credible security threats near the Capitol.
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What does this do?
This bill grants USCP legal exceptions to normally-illegal actions like intercepting signals or disabling equipment, so it can detect, track, warn, jam, seize, or destroy drones judged a credible security threat to the Capitol. Confiscated drones become permanent government property.
Who does it affect?
Drone operators flying near the Capitol face possible tracking, disruption, or destruction of their devices; Capitol Police gain expanded enforcement authority; the Department of Transportation and FAA must coordinate to protect broader air traffic safety.
Why does it matter?
The powers raise potential risks for drone operators' property and privacy, though the bill requires deletion of intercepted communications within 180 days and limits on data sharing. Regular reports to Congress will track harms, privacy issues, and coordination with other agencies.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 13, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 24, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.