Contact Congress about S. 473: American Security Drone Act of 2023

Federal agencies would have to stop buying and, after two years, stop using covered foreign-made drones. Federal money could not pay for those drones unless an exception or waiver applies. The main bans would end after five years unless Congress renews them.

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American Security Drone Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies, federal contractors, and groups that use federal money to buy or fly drones. It could also affect state, local, tribal, and territorial public safety agencies when they rely on federal support. Drone makers and suppliers could feel the market shift if federal buyers move away from covered foreign-made systems.

Why this matters: Federal drones can collect sensitive images, location data, and other information, so this bill tries to reduce foreign access to that data. It could push agencies toward drones from U.S. or allied suppliers. It could also raise costs or disrupt missions that now depend on cheaper or familiar foreign-made drones. The exceptions and waivers are meant to keep urgent work going when no secure option is available.

Key provisions in S. 473

• Federal agencies could not buy covered foreign-made drones or key parts used to control or communicate with them. National security exceptions would still apply.
• Two years after the bill becomes law, federal agencies could not fly covered drones. They also could not use contractors or federal contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements to buy or operate them.
• Government purchase cards could not be used right away to buy covered drones from covered foreign entities.
• The Federal Acquisition Security Council would have to create and update the list of covered foreign entities. It would also identify the drone parts covered by the limits.
• A covered foreign entity could be a company on a U.S. screening list. It could also be a company controlled by certain foreign governments, judged to be a national security risk, tied to China's government or Communist Party, or owned or linked through subsidiaries and affiliates.

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Questions people ask about S. 473

What is S. 473?

Federal agencies would have to stop buying and, after two years, stop using covered foreign-made drones. Federal money could not pay for those drones unless an exception or waiver applies. The main bans would end after five years unless Congress renews them.

How do I support or oppose S. 473?

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Who should I contact about S. 473?

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