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SAFER SKIES ACT (PUB. L. 119–60)

Use of Unmanned Aircraft. Pub.L. 119–60, Div. H, Title LXXXVI, § 8605(e), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1944, provided:

“(e) Directive to United States Sentencing Commission: Enhanced Sentencing Range for Use of Unmanned Aircraft.—

(1) In General.—To carry out the purposes of this section, during the Sentencing Commission’s amendment cycle in progress at the time this Act is enacted, the Commission shall, under section 994 of title 28, United States Code,—

(A) promulgate guidelines, or amendments to guidelines, that substantially increase the sentencing range for all offenses involving the use of an unmanned aircraft; and

(B) as necessary, promulgate policy statements, or amendments to policy statements to assist in the application of this section.

(2) Enhanced Penalties.—In any case in which the enhanced penalties of subsection (c) apply, the guidelines and amendments issued under paragraph (1) shall call for an increase of at least 6 levels in the base offense level and in all other cases, the base offense level shall be increased by at least 4 levels.”