In CommitteeFiled May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 20, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act to let the Secretary of Energy procure, operate, and fund specific unmanned aircraft systems from foreign sources that are otherwise prohibited. It also gives the Department of Energy an accounting exception similar to the Department of Transportation. This change expands the Energy Department’s ability to use drone technology for its missions.
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