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Introduced
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
In Committee
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance Act of 2023, prohibits the use of federal funds to purchase or operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufactured or assembled by certain "covered foreign entities," which include entities from China, entities subject to foreign government control, or entities deemed a national security risk. The bill provides exceptions for the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and Intelligence, as well as the Attorney General, to use such systems for specific purposes like research, counterterrorism, or national security investigations. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to take actions to increase the domestic production of UAS.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Dave Joyce (R)*,
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Max Miller (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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. (on 06/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3974/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3974/BILLS-118hr3974ih.pdf |
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