Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
Sponsored By: Representative Keating
In Committee
Summary
Stop U.S.-origin technology from enabling Iranian unmanned aircraft. This bill would require Commerce, State, and Defense to build coordinated strategies and fast reports to block microelectronics, software, and equipment used in Iranian-made drones.
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- U.S. manufacturers and tech firms would get proactive identification of risky components like microcontrollers and GPS modules and timely alerts about suspect third-party distributors. Commerce must deliver an unclassified plan within 60 days.
- Commerce would be tasked with finding foreign proliferators and third-party resellers that circumvent export controls to Iran.
- The Department of State would coordinate with allies to align export controls and identify foreign manufacturers, and must submit a plan within 90 days.
- The Department of Defense would develop options for U.S. forces to deny Iran access to key technologies, including CAD software and CNC machines, and brief Congress within 45 days.
- The bill sets definitions for unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems using existing federal law to guide enforcement and reporting.
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Block Iran from getting drone tech
If enacted, the U.S. would tighten controls to stop Iran from getting parts for drones. Commerce would deliver a 60-day plan to block illegal exports, find risky distributors, and alert U.S. makers. State would submit a 90-day plan to align allies' export rules and track foreign makers. Defense would develop options in 30 days and brief Congress in 45 days to deny Iran access to chips, GPS parts, CAD software, and CNC machines. Reports would be unclassified, with a separate classified annex allowed.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Keating
MA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 3/31/2025
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 5/14/2025
LaLota
NY • R
Sponsored 6/5/2025
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/22/2025
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 9/15/2025
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