United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 1809 — Drone Espionage Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The text indicates that the bill S. 1809 underwent changes regarding its introductory information. Notably, it expanded the list of sponsors from six to fourteen, adding several additional names. This change reflects broader support for the bill, which may enhance its visibility and potential for discussion within the legislative process.

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1809 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1809 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
316 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Moreno, and Mr.
Moreno, Mr.
Tillis) introduced the following bill;
Tillis, Ms.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.
Slotkin, Mr.
Wicker, Mr.
Cruz, Mrs.
Blackburn, Mr.
Tuberville, Mr.
Mullin, Mrs.
Britt, and Mr.
McCormick) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 9, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Grassley, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.
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Calendar No.
316 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
1809 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking or transmitting video of defense information, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ February 9, 2026 Reported without amendment
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  3. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs. Hearings held.

  4. Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

  6. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 316.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 533 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (533)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 1809?
S 1809 is sponsored by Moody, Ashley (Republican), Cotton, Tom (Republican), Lee, Mike (Republican), Budd, Ted (Republican), Moreno, Bernie (Republican), Tillis, Thomas (Republican), Slotkin, Elissa (Democratic), Wicker, Roger F. (Republican), Cruz, Ted (Republican), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), Tuberville, Tommy (Republican), Mullin, Markwayne (Republican), Britt, Katie Boyd (Republican), and McCormick, David (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1809?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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