Contact Congress about H.R. 2939: Drone Espionage Act

People could face the same spying-law rules for videos as they already do for photos. The bill adds video to the existing law on collecting or sharing defense information. It does not change the current penalties.

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Drone Espionage Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 2939: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who record or send video near sensitive defense information. That could include drone users, camera users, journalists, researchers, and people who live or work near military or defense sites. The impact depends on how courts and law enforcement apply the existing defense-information rules.

Why this matters: Modern cameras and drones make it easier to record sensitive defense information. This bill would make clear that federal spying law can cover video, not just photos. That may help national security cases, but it could also create uncertainty for people filming near defense sites.

Key provisions in H.R. 2939

• Changes the federal law that covers gathering and sending defense information.
• Adds the word “video” after the older term “photographic negative” each time that term appears in the law.
• Makes clear that existing spying-law bans can apply to video recordings of defense information.
• Does not create a new law section. It edits the wording of a criminal law that already exists.
• Does not change the current penalties, who enforces the law, or the law’s basic reach except to add video as a covered format.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 2939

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2939

What is H.R. 2939?

People could face the same spying-law rules for videos as they already do for photos. The bill adds video to the existing law on collecting or sharing defense information. It does not change the current penalties.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 2939?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 2939?

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