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This bill, known as the "Buzz Off Act", aims to restrict federal law enforcement agencies' use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) for surveillance of U.S. citizens. The bill generally prohibits federal agencies from intentionally using drones to conduct surveillance, gather evidence, collect information about, or record a specific U.S. citizen or their private property. However, the bill provides two key exceptions: first, if a citizen provides written consent for a UAV to photograph or record them for public dissemination, and second, in two specific national security scenarios. These scenarios include: (1) when the President, through the Secretary of Homeland Security, authorizes drone surveillance to counter a high terrorist attack risk from a specific individual or organization, with the Secretary providing a sworn written certification; or (2) when a federal law enforcement agency obtains a judge-signed search warrant specifically authorizing UAV use. The bill represents an effort to balance privacy protections for U.S. citizens with potential national security and law enforcement needs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/96/all-info