# 119-hr-1907: Defense Against Drones Act of 2025

119-hr-1907, Defense Against Drones Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN); status in_committee (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1907
- Congress: 119
- Title: Defense Against Drones Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-03-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Permission for property owners to shoot drones.** This bill would let an individual use a legally obtained shotgun to shoot an unmanned aircraft they reasonably believe is flying not more than 200 feet above the individual's property, while leaving state firearm rules and state tort and criminal laws in place. - Property owners: Could shoot a drone flying not more than 200 feet above their land when they reasonably believe it is over their property. Actions must comply with applicable state laws on discharging a firearm and remain subject to state tort or criminal liability. - Drone owners and operators: Face the risk the drone will be damaged or lost. Owners may request return of the drone but the shooter is not required to return it. - Federal regulators: If the shooter can identify the drone's registration number they must report the event location and registration to the Federal Aviation Administration within 60 days. The FAA must issue regulations necessary to implement the section.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Homeowners could shoot low-flying drones: mixed, low. If enacted, you could shoot a drone over your land in narrow cases. You would need a legally owned shotgun and must follow your state's gun discharge laws. You would need to reasonably believe the drone is at or below 200 feet over property you own. If you can read its registration number, you must…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3132: CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-hr-687: MERIT Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-7452: Air Quality Act
- 119-hr-2395: SHORT Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1907 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1907)

## Related
- [119-hr-3132: CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3132)
- [119-hr-687: MERIT Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-687)
- [119-hr-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4706)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-7452: Air Quality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7452)
- [119-hr-2395: SHORT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2395)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1907 (as of 2025-12-21).