To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from operating or procuring certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Prohibits DHS from operating, funding, or procuring unmanned aircraft systems (drones) manufactured in or with components from covered foreign countries, primarily targeting Chinese-made drones and systems.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. drone manufacturers gain protected market. National security benefits from reduced foreign technology in sensitive operations. Domestic supply chain development is encouraged.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DHS loses access to cost-effective foreign drones. Chinese drone manufacturers (like DJI) lose U.S. government business. DHS may face higher procurement costs.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits UAS manufactured in covered foreign countries
- Covers flight controllers, cameras, data transmission from foreign sources
- Includes ground control systems and operating software
- Extends to drone detection/identification systems
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Prohibits DHS from using drones from covered foreign countries
Who Benefits
- U.S. drone manufacturers
- National security
Who Bears Costs
- DHS
- Chinese drone manufacturers
Key Policy Areas
Homeland Security, National Security, Procurement
Primary Purpose
Prohibits DHS from using drones from covered foreign countries
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect national security by banning foreign drones from DHS"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseAdditional sponsors: Ms. Lee of Florida, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Cuellar, …
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Guest (for himself, Mr. Green of Tennessee, Mr. Ezell, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Domestic UAS manufacturers, Foreign UAS manufacturers
Positive-direction: Domestic UAS manufacturers
Negative-direction: Foreign UAS manufacturers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
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