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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
40Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
36Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1809
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate 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
757
9 months ago
This bill sucks, spying on us with drones is not cool at all.

Izael Mayo
716
2 months 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
761
9 months ago
I support this bill. It will help keep us safe. Can't wait to see how it works out!

Sloane Cates
828
9 months ago
I support this bill. How will it impact drone usage in my state?

Lee Reese
752
9 months ago
This bill is bad.

Jacob Coates
805
9 months ago
This bill gonna make it harder for me to fly my drone for fun. It's not fair.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1809
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