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Poe Statement on Domestic Drone Hearing

Statement

By: Ted Poe
By: Ted Poe
Date: May 17, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Technology and Communication Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

This morning, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee hearing titled: "Eyes in the Sky: The Domestic Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems."

"This morning's hearing on the topic of domestic drones demonstrated the growing bipartisan consensus that Congress needs to be proactive in its effort to protect the fourth amendment rights of the American people," said Rep. Poe. "Currently, technology is moving faster than the law. Technology may change, but the Constitution does not. It is the responsibility of Congress to ensure that rapid developments in technology do not result in the infringement of the right to privacy guaranteed to Americans' in the Fourth Amendment.

Congressman Poe is the lead sponsor of the "Preserving American Privacy Act," which is currently awaiting markup in the House Judiciary Committee.


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