Bill Detail
H.R. 1907
Congress: 119
Title
Defense Against Drones Act of 2025
Summary
Defense Against Drones Act of 2025 This bill allows an individual to shoot an unmanned aircraft (i.e., drone) using a legally obtained shotgun if the individual reasonably believes the drone is flying not more than 200 feet above the individual's property. This is subject to applicable state law on the discharge of a firearm. Not later than 60 days after an event in which an individual shoots a drone and is able to identify its registration number, the individual must report the event's location and the registration number to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An individual may, but shall not be required to, return the drone to the owner at the owner's request. The FAA must issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this bill.
Sponsor
Rep. Tim Burchett [R-TN-2]
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Status as of Aug 14, 11:34 AM · synced 2h ago
Introduced
2025-03-06
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Bill Engagement
Defense Against Drones Act of 2025 This bill allows an individual to shoot an unmanned aircraft (i.e., drone) using a legally obtained shotgun if the individual reasonably belie…
Lobbyists on the case
- Mark Copeland2026 Q1
- Harrison Costello2026 Q1
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