Department of Energy Drone Defense Act

This bill adds the Secretary of Energy to the list of officials who are exempt from certain federal rules on drones made by covered foreign entities. Under a 2024 defense law, federal agencies generally cannot buy or operate these drones or use federal funds for them. The bill would allow the Secretary of Energy to use the same exemptions already given to officials such as the Secretary of State. It also adds the Department of Energy to an accounting exception in that law.

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Sponsors

• Susie Lee Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors