Bills · HR 3334
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3334Aviation and airportsDepartment of Transportation
USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 13· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it addresses a modern security challenge: the increasing use of drones, which could be used for surveillance, attacks, or disruptions around sensitive government areas like the U.S. Capitol. Without specific legal authority, the Capitol Police might be limited in their ability to quickly and effectively respond to a drone threat, potentially leaving the Capitol complex vulnerable.
If this bill becomes law, the Capitol Police will have the necessary legal tools to protect against drone threats, closing a potential security gap. This could enhance the safety of lawmakers, staff, and visitors. If it does not become law, the Capitol Police would continue to operate under existing regulations that do not explicitly grant them these counter-drone powers, potentially leaving them less equipped to handle evolving drone-related security concerns.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants the United States Capitol Police (USCP) the authority to detect, track, disrupt, seize, or destroy unmanned aircraft systems (drones) posing a credible threat to Capitol facilities or personnel.
This provides the USCP with explicit legal power to neutralize drone threats, which they currently lack under general aviation laws.
PROVISION 02
Overrides existing federal laws that would otherwise prohibit the interference with aircraft, specifically for USCP actions against threatening drones.
This ensures the USCP has the necessary legal clearance to act without violating broader aviation regulations when addressing a direct threat.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Capitol Police Board to coordinate with the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) when developing and implementing these counter-drone actions.
This ensures that security actions against drones do not inadvertently endanger other legitimate aircraft or disrupt the national airspace system.
PROVISION 04
Establishes privacy protection safeguards for any intercepted drone communications, requiring adherence to constitutional rights, limited data retention, and restrictions on disclosure.
This aims to protect civil liberties by setting clear rules for how the USCP can collect and use information from drones.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that the Capitol Police provide written reports to Congress every six months detailing their activities under this new authority, including privacy impacts and instances of drone intervention.
This provides transparency and allows for congressional oversight of the new powers granted to the Capitol Police.
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1 + 3
R· Arizona
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSJUN 24
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUN 24
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
FEB 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
FEB 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3334
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025
House BillHR 3334Aviation and airportsDepartment of Transportation
USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2026
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