# 119-hr-2205: NEDD Act

119-hr-2205, NEDD Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV); status introduced (as of 2026-06-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2205
- Congress: 119
- Title: NEDD Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-05

## Summary

**Exempts the Secretary of Energy from NDAA 2024 restrictions on certain foreign-made drones.** The bill would let the Department of Energy buy, operate, and use covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities and broaden DOE authority to defend nuclear-related facilities and activities.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA), 2025-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY), 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- DOE added to classified drone tracking: benefit, low. DOE officials would be included in decisions about using classified tracking for drones when relevant. DOE would also get the same accounting exception that other agencies use. This could help DOE manage drone work and finances. If enacted, it would take effect upon enactment.
- Stronger drone defense at nuclear sites: benefit, low. DOE would have more authority to protect nuclear sites and related facilities from drones. It would cover sites that store, move, or use special nuclear material. It would also cover facilities that make non‑nuclear parts for nuclear weapons, including contractor sites. If enacted, it would take ef…
- DOE could use restricted foreign drones: mixed, low. The bill would let the Department of Energy buy and fly some drones from restricted foreign sources. It would also allow DOE to use federal funds for those drones. This mainly affects DOE and its contractors, not households. If enacted, it would take effect upon enactment.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4382: America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
- 119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
- 119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2205 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2205)

## Related
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- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-452)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2205 (as of 2026-06-05).