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H.R. 1138 (115th)

Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2017

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Introduced

16 February 2017

Last action

16 March 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

Paul Cook, Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Subjects

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11 August 2025

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Summary

Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft that interferes with a wildfire suppression, law enforcement, or emergency response effort. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both—on a violator. The prohibition does not apply to the operation of an unmanned aircraft by the government to protect public safety and welfare, including firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency response efforts.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

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