Ban Military Drones Spying on Civilians Act

# Ban Military Drones Spying on Civilians Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit the U.S. military from using drones to conduct surveillance on American civilians within the United States without a warrant. Essentially, it aims to prevent domestic military drone surveillance without legal authorization, requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant (court approval) before using military drones to monitor people on U.S.

soil. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects the military's surveillance capabilities and would protect civilians from warrantless monitoring by military drones. It could also impact law enforcement agencies that partner with or rely on military drone technology for domestic operations. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-California) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Bills at this stage may be discussed, amended, or could stall without further action.