Bill · H.Res. 118· House(119-HRES-118)
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
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution deals with the recent sightings of unidentified drones in New Jersey and New York. It notes that residents reported numerous drones, some as large as small cars, which even interfered with a medical helicopter and closed an airport. The text points out that the White House Press Secretary stated many of these drones were actually authorized by the FAA for research and other reasons. Because of the public concern, the House of Representatives is asking Federal law enforcement and aviation officials to step up. Specifically, the resolution calls on these agencies to brief the public, share information, work with local police, and check if better security is needed.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution specifically calls on federal agencies to provide transparency and an immediate public briefing regarding drone activity.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The resolution seeks to address drone activity that has caused airport closures and disruptions in the New Jersey and New York areas.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
The resolution calls for assessments to protect critical infrastructure like the Round Valley Reservoir from drone activity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Transparency and Briefings: Under resolved section (2) and resolved section (3), the bill calls on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration to provide transparency, release information, and conduct an immediate briefing to inform the public about the drone situation. This is positive because it holds our officials accountable and keeps everyday people informed about what is happening in their local skies.
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Local and Federal Law Enforcement Teamwork: Under resolved section (4), the bill calls on Federal law enforcement to collaborate with State and local law enforcement to deploy resources to mitigate unauthorized drone activity. This is beneficial for the people because it pushes different levels of government to work together to handle potential threats.
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Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Public Safety: Under resolved section (5), the bill requests an assessment of whether additional security measures are necessary to protect critical infrastructure and public safety from potential drone-related threats. This is a good step for the people to ensure that vital resources, like water supplies and airports, remain safe.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Direct Mandates: The provided text does not contain any specific negative impacts, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people. The document is structured as a resolution that only requests, calls upon, and urges Federal agencies to take action, rather than imposing direct rules or restrictions on everyday citizens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+1
- 2/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.