Bill > HR3786

This bill aims to address national security concerns related to unmanned aircraft (drones) manufactured in China by implementing a multi-faceted approach. The legislation establishes progressively increasing tariffs on Chinese-made drones, starting at 30% and rising to 50% plus a $100 per unit fee after four years, with the goal of incentivizing domestic and allied drone manufacturing. The bill finds that over 90% of drones used by first responders are currently made in China, which presents an unacceptable national security risk. To support domestic drone production, the bill creates a Secure Unmanned Aircraft Systems for First Responders Fund, which will collect the new tariff revenues and use them to provide grants to first responders, farmers, and critical infrastructure providers to purchase secure, domestically or allied-produced drones. Starting in 2031, the bill will also require that imported drones not contain any components manufactured in China, with some exemptions for certain FAA-authorized aircraft. The legislation defines "secure" drones as those not manufactured by entities on specific U.S. government watchlists or in countries deemed foreign adversaries, and sets up a grant program that allocates 60% of funds to first responders, 20% to farmers and ranchers, and 20% to critical infrastructure providers.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3786/all-info