United StatesBlock the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
What it does
This bill requires the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop plans to prevent Iran from acquiring certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones.
More detail
Specifically, the bill requires Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent the illegal export to Iran of certain technologies (including microcontrollers, voltage regulators, and microprocessors) that can be used in the development and operation of UAS.
The State Department must develop a strategy to prevent the export of these technologies to Iran from the United States and allied and partner countries.
Finally, the Department of Defense must develop a range of options that may be employed by the U.S. Armed Forces to counter or deny the ability of Iran to acquire these technologies and other technologies useful for UAS, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software and computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 9Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Latest
- Jun 8Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jun 8Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3943-3945)
- Jun 8DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2505.
- Jun 8Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3943-3944)Passed House
- Jun 8Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025
- Jul 22Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 22Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
- Mar 31Introduced in House
- Mar 31Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Introduced