5879 -- Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act of 2023 | Poliscope

Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act of 2023

5879

118th Congress

Transportation and Public Works

In Committee

Legislative Progress

✓

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

October 3, 2023

Latest Action

October 3, 2023

Primary Sponsor

Troy E. NehlsRepublican(TX)

Momentum (last 30 days)

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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes

Speed vs cohort

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vs 10,564 other HR bills in the 118th — cohort avg 68d

Summary

Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act of 2023 This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study, and create an approval process for, nonlethal de-escalation unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones). Under the bill, nonlethal de-escalation unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft that is equipped with one or more nonlethal weapons or devices and is used by law enforcement personnel in scenarios (1) that present significant risk to human life, and (2) in which the suspected criminal is in a position to potentially escalate the situation and expose human life to a high level of risk. Specifically, the FAA must initiate a pilot research program to study the potential use of nonlethal de-escalation unmanned aircraft by law enforcement agencies. As part of the study, the FAA must enter into interagency agreements with various federal, state, and local agencies. The FAA must submit a report on the results of the research program to Congress. The report must include a plan outlining a proposed FAA application process for law enforcement to seek permission to operate nonlethal de-escalation unmanned aircraft. Within 90 days of submitting the report, the FAA must initiate rulemaking to create a process through which the FAA may provide approval to operate these unmanned aircraft.

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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets

Advocating for state and federal law enforcement less-lethal technologies, body worn cameras and digital evidence management FY24 FAA Reauthorization - beyond visual line of sight policy FY24 National Defense Authorization Act and less-lethal policy for U.S. National Guard and U.S. Army H.R.3269/S.4255, Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act H.R. 5879, Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act of 2023 S. 1631/H.R.4333, Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 FCC policy related to indoor drones for law enforcement FY2025 DHS and DOJ Appropriations regarding Body Worn Cameras programs H.R.2864, Countering CCP Drones Act

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported