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HRES 118119th CongressIn Committee

Calling on Federal 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 regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.

Introduced: Feb 6, 2025
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This House Resolution (H. Res. 118) is a non-binding measure that urges federal agencies—specifically the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration—to provide an immediate briefing to the public about recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York. It emphasizes transparency, calls for collaboration with state and local law enforcement to mitigate unauthorized drone activity, and asks these agencies to assess whether additional security measures are needed to protect critical infrastructure and public safety. The resolution does not create new law or authorize spending; instead, it signals Congress’s demand for rapid public information and a coordinated security response. The resolution also references a series of drone-related incidents and investigations in the region, including reports of large drone sightings, disruptions to emergency responders and air operations, and the presence of drones near sensitive sites. It notes that some drones may be authorized for research or other government purposes, according to a White House briefing cited in the text. Overall, the bill seeks to increase transparency and situational awareness among the public and to prompt a federal-state-local security response.

Key Points

  • 1Immediate briefing: The resolution urges the FBI, DHS, and FAA to provide an immediate briefing to inform the public about the current drone situation in New Jersey and New York.
  • 2Transparency and information release: It calls on these agencies to release information to the public regarding recent drone activity, where possible.
  • 3Federal-state-local cooperation: The resolution asks federal agencies to collaborate with state and local law enforcement to deploy resources to mitigate unauthorized drone activity.
  • 4Security assessment: It requests that the FBI, DHS, and FAA assess whether additional security measures are necessary to protect critical infrastructure and public safety from potential drone threats.
  • 5Recognition of local efforts: The resolution acknowledges and supports the efforts of state and local law enforcement in addressing public concerns about drone activity.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: General public in New Jersey and New York, who would receive an immediate public briefing and greater transparency about drone activity.Secondary group/area affected: Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, which would coordinate information sharing and joint responses to drone incidents; aviation and critical infrastructure sectors that could be subject to enhanced security considerations.Additional impacts: May influence public trust and perceptions of drone risks; signals Congressional interest in rapid communication and security coordination regarding drone technology; does not establish new funding or binding regulations, but could lead to future actions or policy changes if the agencies respond with proposed measures.
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