H.R.8935

Department of Energy Drone Defense Act

Introduced·5/20/26

Exempts the Department of Energy from certain prohibitions on procurement and operation of drones from foreign entities.

The Department of Energy Drone Defense Act amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 to exempt the Secretary of Energy from certain prohibitions on procurement, operation, and use of federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities. This change allows the Department of Energy to bypass specific restrictions that apply to other departments, enhancing its flexibility in drone-related activities.

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Oversight And Government Reform Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 20

House

Introduced in House

May 20

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.