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American Security Drone Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-473| Senate 
| Updated: 8/22/2023
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (7)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Mitt Romney (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 2023 This bill bans the procurement or use by the federal government of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are manufactured or assembled by certain foreign entities, including entities subject to influence or control by China, with exceptions. The ban includes associated elements that enable the operator to operate the aircraft in the national airspace system. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Department of Justice are exempt from the restriction under specified circumstances. The bill sets forth further exemptions regarding the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. All executive agencies must account for existing inventories of UAS manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity in their personal property accounting systems. 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 covered foreign entity. The Office of Management and Budget shall establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of UAS, taking into account information security. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment must report to Congress on the supply chain for certain UAS. The bill terminates five years after enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2502
American Security Drone Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-73
American Security Drone Act of 2021
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 22, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/27/2023 without amendment. With written report No. 118-87.
Aug 22, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.
Nov 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6143
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2502
    American Security Drone Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-73
    American Security Drone Act of 2021


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 22, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/27/2023 without amendment. With written report No. 118-87.


  • August 22, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.


  • November 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6143
    Introduced in House

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-6143: American Security Drone Act of 2023
  • HR 118-3974: Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance Act of 2023
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaAviation and airportsChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurement

American Security Drone Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-473| Senate 
| Updated: 8/22/2023
American Security Drone Act of 2023 This bill bans the procurement or use by the federal government of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are manufactured or assembled by certain foreign entities, including entities subject to influence or control by China, with exceptions. The ban includes associated elements that enable the operator to operate the aircraft in the national airspace system. The Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Department of Justice are exempt from the restriction under specified circumstances. The bill sets forth further exemptions regarding the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. All executive agencies must account for existing inventories of UAS manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity in their personal property accounting systems. 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 covered foreign entity. The Office of Management and Budget shall establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of UAS, taking into account information security. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment must report to Congress on the supply chain for certain UAS. The bill terminates five years after enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2502
American Security Drone Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-73
American Security Drone Act of 2021
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Aug 22, 2023
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/27/2023 without amendment. With written report No. 118-87.
Aug 22, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.
Nov 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6143
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2502
    American Security Drone Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-73
    American Security Drone Act of 2021


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • August 22, 2023
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/27/2023 without amendment. With written report No. 118-87.


  • August 22, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.


  • November 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6143
    Introduced in House
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (7)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Mitt Romney (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

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-6143: American Security Drone Act of 2023
  • HR 118-3974: Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaAviation and airportsChinaComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurement