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Drone Espionage Act

2/13/2026, 1:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 1809

The bill titled "A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 20, 2025. The bill aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the taking or transmitting of video of defense information.

Current Status of Bill S 1809

Bill S 1809 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2025. Bill S 1809 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 20, 2025.  Bill S 1809's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316. as of February 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1809

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1809

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1809

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.

Comments

Koa Best profile image

Koa Best

693

8 months ago

This bill sucks, spying on us with drones is not cool at all.

Izael Mayo profile image

Izael Mayo

623

24 days ago

I ain't too sure about this US S Bill 1809 Drone Espionage Act. Sounds like it's gonna be a real pain in the butt for us regular folks. Can't they come up with something better than this? #confused

Ricardo Christian profile image

Ricardo Christian

692

7 months ago

I support this bill. It will help keep us safe. Can't wait to see how it works out!

Sloane Cates profile image

Sloane Cates

756

7 months ago

I support this bill. How will it impact drone usage in my state?

Lee Reese profile image

Lee Reese

671

8 months ago

This bill is bad.

Jacob Coates profile image

Jacob Coates

699

8 months ago

This bill gonna make it harder for me to fly my drone for fun. It's not fair.