S. 1809 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Drone Espionage Act
S. 1809 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 20, 2025, sponsored by Ashley Moody with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Drone Espionage Act This bill makes it a federal crime under the Espionage Act to engage in certain activities related to obtaining, receiving, or transmitting video of national defense information. The term national defense information means information or other material that is related to national defense.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ashley Moody (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316. (Feb 9, 2026)
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- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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