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Coverage dated December 17, 2024

Bill to allow local law enforcement tracking of drones blocked in senate

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A proposed bill would grant federal agencies enhanced authority to address drone activity.

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  1. Newsweek

    Bill to allow local law enforcement tracking of drones blocked in senate (opens Newsweek)

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    A proposed bill would grant federal agencies enhanced authority to address drone activity.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Bill responding to drone sightings is blocked in the Senate (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was blocked from quickly advancing a bill that would allow local law enforcement agencies to track aerial drones.

  3. Fox News

    Rand Paul blocks bill responding to drone sightings: Shouldn't rush to grant 'sweeping surveillance powers' (opens Fox News)

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    Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., blocked a Senate bill Wednesday that would have authorized resources for state and local authorities to track drones.

  4. The Hill

    Rand Paul blocks bill to authorize local, state authorities to track drones (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked an effort by Senate Democrats to pass legislation to authorize and provide resources to state and local authorities to track mysterious drones that have been sighted over New Jersey, New York and other states.

  5. Washington Times

    Drone bill blocked in Senate (opens Washington Times)

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    An effort to push through new authority to detect and interdict drones was blocked in the Senate Wednesday after Sen. Rand Paul said it's too soon to rush a solution that could end up trampling on Americans' rights.

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