HR 1242 · 113th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

To prohibit the use of drones to kill citizens of the United States within the United States.

Introduced 2013-03-18· Sponsored by Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.(2013-04-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the federal government from using a drone (unmanned aircraft) to kill a U.S. citizen located in the United States. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to an individual who poses an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to another. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to allow the killing of a U.S. citizen located in the United States without due process of law.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans