Drone Espionage Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
In Committee
Summary
Expands federal criminal liability to cover video of defense information. The Drone Espionage Act would amend 18 U.S.C. 793 by inserting the word "video," after "photographic negative," wherever it appears, so taking or transmitting video that contains defense information would fall under the statute's national-defense information offenses. The text does not create new penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or programs.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New criminal rule for drone video
This bill would add the word "video" to the national-defense secrecy law. It would amend 18 U.S.C. 793 so video is treated like a photographic negative. If enacted, taking, holding, or sending video of certain defense information could lead to criminal charges. This would most affect drone operators, contractors, and others who record or share such videos, and it would take effect upon enactment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
AR • R
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
MI • D
Sponsored 6/2/2025
Roger Wicker
MS • R
Sponsored 6/4/2025
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/9/2025
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Tommy Tuberville
AL • R
Sponsored 7/14/2025
Markwayne Mullin
OK • R
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Katie Britt
AL • R
Sponsored 7/28/2025
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
PA • R
Sponsored 11/18/2025
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