Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Summary
The bill makes it illegal to operate unmanned aircraft in the airspace above U.S. seaports unless a federal, state, local or port authority specifically authorizes it, and gives the FAA and the ports power to detect, seize, and penalize violators. It applies to any person flying a drone near a seaport that handles at least one million tons of cargo or regularly processes multi‑day cruise passengers. Violations can lead to civil fines up to $25,000 and criminal penalties of up to two years in prison, or up to ten years for intent to aid crime or terrorism.
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