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American Security Drone Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-73| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2022
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Security Drone Act of 2021 This bill bans the procurement or use by the federal government of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are manufactured or assembled by certain entities, including entities subject to influence or control by China, with exceptions. The ban includes associated elements that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice are exempt from the restriction under specified circumstances. The bill sets forth further exemptions regarding the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Federal funds may not be used to procure certain UAS from a foreign entity, with exceptions. All executive agencies must account for existing inventories of UAS manufactured or assembled by a foreign entity in their personal property accounting systems. Inventory data related to UAS manufactured or assembled by a foreign entity may be tracked at a classified level. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall prescribe regulations or guidance to implement this bill's requirements pertaining to federal contracts. Government-issued purchase cards may not be used to procure any UAS from a foreign entity. The Office of Management and Budget shall (1) establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of UAS, taking into account information security; and (2) contract with a federally funded research and development center to study certain UAS-related issues.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2502
American Security Drone Act of 2020
Jan 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 19, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-267.
Dec 19, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 666.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2502
    American Security Drone Act of 2020


  • January 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 19, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-267.


  • December 19, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 666.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4521: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5640: SAFE Drones Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaAviation and airportsChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEconomic performance and conditionsForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomeland securityIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurement

American Security Drone Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-73| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2022
American Security Drone Act of 2021 This bill bans the procurement or use by the federal government of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are manufactured or assembled by certain entities, including entities subject to influence or control by China, with exceptions. The ban includes associated elements that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice are exempt from the restriction under specified circumstances. The bill sets forth further exemptions regarding the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Federal funds may not be used to procure certain UAS from a foreign entity, with exceptions. All executive agencies must account for existing inventories of UAS manufactured or assembled by a foreign entity in their personal property accounting systems. Inventory data related to UAS manufactured or assembled by a foreign entity may be tracked at a classified level. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council shall prescribe regulations or guidance to implement this bill's requirements pertaining to federal contracts. Government-issued purchase cards may not be used to procure any UAS from a foreign entity. The Office of Management and Budget shall (1) establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of UAS, taking into account information security; and (2) contract with a federally funded research and development center to study certain UAS-related issues.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2502
American Security Drone Act of 2020
Jan 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 12, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 19, 2022
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-267.
Dec 19, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 666.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2502
    American Security Drone Act of 2020


  • January 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 12, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 19, 2022
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-267.


  • December 19, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 666.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4521: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5640: SAFE Drones Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaAviation and airportsChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEconomic performance and conditionsForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHomeland securityIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurement