# 119-hres-118: Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.

119-hres-118, Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ); status in_committee (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-118
- Congress: 119
- Title: Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-02-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## Summary

**Urges federal transparency and a coordinated response to widespread drone sightings in New Jersey and New York.** The resolution would ask the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration to brief the public, share information where possible, and work with state and local partners to address unauthorized or potentially dangerous drone activity. - Residents and communities: Residents would receive public briefings and more information about dozens of reported sightings, including 49 reports in one night. - State and local law enforcement: The resolution recognizes local efforts and would encourage collaboration with federal agencies to deploy resources and respond to drone incidents. - Federal agencies: The FBI, DHS, and FAA would be urged to provide transparency, conduct immediate briefings, and assess whether additional security measures are needed. - Critical infrastructure, airports, and emergency responders: The text calls for assessments and joint action to protect sites cited in the record, including reservoirs, military arsenals, airports, and medical helicopter landing zones.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-8516: American Leadership in AI Act
- 119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-118 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/118)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-8516: American Leadership in AI Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8516)
- [119-hr-3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3633)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-118 (as of 2026-09-27).