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118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5442 — Drone Reform Act

“To consolidate within the Department of Defense all executive authority regarding the use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Sep 13, 2023
Last action Sep 13, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Sep 13, 2023
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Referred
Sep 13, 2023
Select Intelligence · Armed Services
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits the use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (e.g., drones) by any department or agency other than the Department of Defense. Further, the bill provides that only uniformed members of the Armed Forces may (1) operate or order the operation of an armed unmanned aerial vehicle; or (2) operate, fire, or order the operation or firing of any weapon or other munition carried on an armed unmanned aerial vehicle.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Sep 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Sep 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.