# 119-hr-3786: Drones for First Responders Act

119-hr-3786, Drones for First Responders Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3786
- Congress: 119
- Title: Drones for First Responders Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-06-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-03

## Summary

**Escalating tariffs on Chinese-made unmanned aircraft.** This bill would impose rising duties on Chinese-origin drones, tighten origin rules to block Chinese components, and direct the collected duties into a grant fund for secure drones for first responders, farmers, and critical infrastructure. - First responders: Grants are prioritized for first responders and get 60% of available funds to buy or lease secure unmanned aircraft systems and support operational use. - Farmers and ranchers: Farmers and ranchers can receive 20% of grant funding to purchase or operate secure drone systems for agriculture. - Critical infrastructure providers: Critical infrastructure entities get 20% of grants to secure drone capabilities and program management. - Importers and buyers: Drones classified from specified HTS subheadings as products of China would face tiered ad valorem duties starting at 30% in year one, rising to 45% in year four, and a $100 per unit plus 50% rate on or after year five. - Origin and enforcement: Beginning January 1, 2031 entries under the drone heading must include certification that key components were not made in China and U.S. Customs and Border Protection must verify those claims. The FAA can provide a list of aircraft eligible for an exemption based on Part 135 or specific carrier exemptions.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for secure drones for responders, farms: benefit, medium. If enacted, the government would set up a fund using new drone tariff money and start a grant program within one year. Each year, 60% would go to first responders, 20% to farmers and ranchers, and 20% to critical infrastructure providers. Grants could help buy or lease secure drones, run operations…
- Stricter import checks on drone parts: cost, medium. Starting January 1, 2031, importers of drones under HTS 8806 would need proof that key parts were not made in China, and CBP would have to verify it. Some aircraft would be exempt if the FAA approved them for certain operations before January 1, 2026 and they are not fully made by a covered foreign…
- Higher tariffs on Chinese-made drones: cost, medium. If enacted, importers of unmanned aircraft from China would pay extra tariffs starting 30 days after enactment at 12:01 a.m. EDT. Rates would be 30% in year one, 35% in year two, 40% in year three, and 45% in year four. After that, the charge would be $100 per item plus 50% of the value. These char…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-3786 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3786)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3786 (as of 2026-06-03).