H.R.3644: Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced Aug. 4, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 21, 2017

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Bill Summary

Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft that interferes with or disrupts an aircraft or airborne vehicle carrying at least one occupant in U.S. airspace. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both—on a violator. The prohibition includes the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft within an airport's runway...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Aug. 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug. 4, 2017

Introduced in the House by Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

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