Calling on law enforcement led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration to provide an immediate briefing to the public on the current drone situation in New Jersey and New York.
HRES 1620 is a resolution calling on the FBI, DHS, and FAA to provide an immediate public briefing about drone sightings in New Jersey and New York. It follows multiple reported incidents, including 49 drone sightings in one night in New Jersey and disruptions to medical helicopters and airports. The resolution demands federal transparency on the drone situation and urges collaboration with local law enforcement to address unauthorized drone activity. It does not create new laws but requests existing agencies to share information with the public. The bill focuses on public awareness regarding current drone-related events in the region.
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Dec 18, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Josh Gottheimer
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