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H.R. 972 (113th)

Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013

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Introduced

5 March 2013

Last action

8 April 2013 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]

Subjects

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12 August 2025

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Summary

Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013 - Prohibits a person or entity acting under the authority of the United States from using a drone to gather evidence or other information pertaining to criminal conduct or regulatory violations except to the extent authorized in a warrant issued under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Defines a "drone" as any powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, and can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, be expendable or recoverable, and carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. Exempts from such prohibition the use of drones to: (1) patrol national borders to prevent or deter illegal entry of any immigrants or illegal substances, (2) prevent imminent danger to life or serious damage to property or to forestall the imminent escape of a suspect or destruction of evidence when drones are used by a law enforcement party under exigent circumstances, or (3) counter a high risk of a terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization based on credible intelligence determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS). Authorizes civil actions by aggrieved parties.

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 April 2013

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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