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Introduced
10/18/2019
10/18/2019
In Committee
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
Crossed Over
02/11/2020
02/11/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from operating, financing, or procuring foreign manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). DHS may waive the prohibition in specified circumstances for (1) the national interest of the United States; (2) counter-UAS surrogate testing and training; or (3) intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and training.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from operating, financing, or procuring foreign-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). However, the Secretary of Homeland Security can waive this prohibition in certain circumstances, such as for the national interest of the United States, counter-UAS surrogate testing and training, or intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and training. The bill defines a "covered foreign country" as a country labeled as a strategic competitor in the 2018 National Defense Strategy, and a "covered unmanned aircraft system" as one that meets certain criteria related to its manufacturing origin and components.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Dan Crenshaw (R)*,
Mike Johnson (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Xochitl Torres Small (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/11/2020)
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