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HR4753119th Congress

LEAD Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Introduced

Summary

Reclassifies certain reusable military drones as manned aircraft for export controls and removes them from Missile Technology Control Regime limits. This bill would change how those covered unmanned aircraft systems are defined and reviewed under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier drone exports for U.S. makers

If enacted, certain reusable drones and related items would be treated like manned aircraft for export reviews. They would not be treated as missile technology under MTCR rules. This could ease some export limits for U.S. manufacturers and sellers. The policy would apply upon enactment, and the President would have 180 days to update federal export rules to match. Covered items must be controlled under ITAR, listed in the MTCR Annex, and designed to be reusable.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

MT • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/23/2025

  • Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

Roll Call Votes

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