118th Congress International Affairs
H.R. 1809: Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
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Summary
This bill requires plans to prevent Iran from acquiring certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
The bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a strategy to supplement the existing U.S. sanctions regime against Iran by preventing the export to Iran of certain technologies (including microcontrollers, voltage regulators, and microprocessors) that can be used in the development and employment of UAS.
The Department of State must develop a strategy to engage with European and Asian allies and partners to prevent the export of these technologies to Iran by such allies and partners.
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The Department of Defense must develop a range of options that may be employed by the U.S. Armed Forces to counter or deny the ability of Iran to acquire these technologies, computer-aided design software, and computer numerical control machines.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Dean Phillips D-MNOriginal
- Claudia Tenney R-NYOriginal
- Joe Wilson R-SCOriginal
- Kathy Manning D-NC
- Angie Craig D-MN
- Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL
- Mike Quigley D-IL
- Adam Schiff D-CA
- Bradley Schneider D-IL
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez D-WA
- Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez D-NM
- Daniel Kildee D-MI
- Scott Peters D-CA
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ
- Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IA
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Dina Titus D-NV
- Colin Allred D-TX
- Haley Stevens D-MI
- Nicolas LaLota R-NY
- Jared Moskowitz D-FL
Who scored on this bill
- 1William Keating SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by William Keating.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
- Introduced in House
- 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.