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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To ban the Federal procurement of certain drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the American Security Drone Act of 2021, proposes to ban federal procurement and operation of certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufactured or assembled by "covered foreign entities" - defined as those with ties to foreign governments or deemed national security risks. The bill includes exemptions for research, testing, and national security purposes, and requires the federal government to account for existing inventories of such UAS. It also directs the Office of Management and Budget to establish a government-wide policy on UAS procurement and information security. The provisions of the bill are set to expire after 5 years.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Rick Scott (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Tom Cotton (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Marco Rubio (R),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 666. (on 12/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/73/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s73/BILLS-117s73rs.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s73/BILLS-117s73rs.pdf.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s73/BILLS-117s73is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s73/BILLS-117s73is.pdf.pdf |
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