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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

USA119th CongressHR-2505| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prevent Iran from acquiring critical technologies for its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), recognizing Iran's provision of UAS to adversaries such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Russian Federation. Congress finds that U.S. and Western-made technology has been incorporated into these Iranian drones, which play a key role in conflicts like Russia's war in Ukraine. The legislation underscores the challenge of controlling dual-use technology and the imperative for the U.S. and its allies to prevent their technology from supporting these hostile actions. To achieve this, the bill mandates the Secretary of Commerce to develop a strategy within 60 days to prevent the illegal export of specific UAS technologies, including microcontrollers and GPS modules , to Iran by U.S. persons. This strategy must identify emerging technologies, manufacturers, and third-party distributors attempting to circumvent export controls. Concurrently, the Secretary of State is required to develop a strategy within 90 days to prevent the export of these technologies from the United States and allied or partner countries, focusing on identifying foreign manufacturers and synchronizing export control regimes with allies. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense must develop a range of options within 30 days for the U.S. Armed Forces to counter or deny Iran's ability to acquire critical UAS-related technologies, such as CAD software and computer numerical control machines . A briefing on these options must be provided to appropriate congressional committees within 45 days. Both the Commerce and State Department strategies are to be submitted in unclassified form, with the possibility of classified annexes.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1809
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1809
    Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

USA119th CongressHR-2505| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2025
This bill aims to prevent Iran from acquiring critical technologies for its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), recognizing Iran's provision of UAS to adversaries such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Russian Federation. Congress finds that U.S. and Western-made technology has been incorporated into these Iranian drones, which play a key role in conflicts like Russia's war in Ukraine. The legislation underscores the challenge of controlling dual-use technology and the imperative for the U.S. and its allies to prevent their technology from supporting these hostile actions. To achieve this, the bill mandates the Secretary of Commerce to develop a strategy within 60 days to prevent the illegal export of specific UAS technologies, including microcontrollers and GPS modules , to Iran by U.S. persons. This strategy must identify emerging technologies, manufacturers, and third-party distributors attempting to circumvent export controls. Concurrently, the Secretary of State is required to develop a strategy within 90 days to prevent the export of these technologies from the United States and allied or partner countries, focusing on identifying foreign manufacturers and synchronizing export control regimes with allies. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense must develop a range of options within 30 days for the U.S. Armed Forces to counter or deny Iran's ability to acquire critical UAS-related technologies, such as CAD software and computer numerical control machines . A briefing on these options must be provided to appropriate congressional committees within 45 days. Both the Commerce and State Department strategies are to be submitted in unclassified form, with the possibility of classified annexes.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1809
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1809
    Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
William R. Keating

William R. Keating

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (7)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadIranManufacturingMiddle EastResearch and developmentRetail and wholesale tradesSanctionsTrade restrictions