What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the control of dual-use technology in the global market. It notes the difficulty manufacturers and regulators face in controlling the end use of such technology. The section highlights Iranian-made unmanned aircraft systems' role in Russia's war against Ukraine, including attacks on civilian infrastructure. It states that the United States and its allies should ensure technology from the U.S. or utilizing U.S. software isn't used to support Russia's war or Hamas's attacks.

What does STRATEGIES TO PREVENT EXPORT TO IRAN OF CERTAIN TECHNOLOGIES of Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent the illegal export of technologies used in unmanned aircraft systems to Iran. The strategy must include processes to identify current and emerging technologies, United States manufacturers, and foreign manufacturers and proliferators. The Secretary of State must also develop a strategy to prevent the export of these technologies from the United States and allied and partner countries. The Secretary of Defense must develop a range of options to counter or deny Iran's ability to acquire these technologies. The strategies and options must be submitted to congressional committees in unclassified form, with possible classified annexes.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are specified for both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House committees include the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The Senate committees include the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The terms “unmanned aircraft” and “unmanned aircraft system” are defined by reference to section 130i of title 10, United States Code.

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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Q: What does Preamble of Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act do?

This bill requires the development of strategies and options to prevent the export to Iran of certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems. The bill's stated purpose is to prevent the export of specific UAS technologies to Iran.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act do?

This section outlines findings related to Iran's support of adversaries. It notes that Iran has provided financial and material support, including unmanned aircraft systems, to groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Russia. The United States established an interagency task force in 2022 to investigate the incorporation of U.S. and Western technology into Iranian-produced unmanned aircraft systems. A joint advisory was issued on June 9, 2023, by multiple departments to warn entities globally about the threat of Iran's unmanned aircraft systems. The United States has enacted sanctions targeting Iran's unmanned aircraft and missile industries, as well as entities involved in the sale and procurement of related components.

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: William Keating (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Secretaries of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop strategies aimed at preventing the export of technologies used in unmanned aircraft systems to Iran and its allies.
The legislation highlights concerns about Iran's provision of unmanned aircraft systems to groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Russia, and their use in conflicts such as the war in Ukraine.
Congress expresses its belief that the United States and its allies should work to ensure technology originating from the U.S. or utilizing U.S. software is not used to support adversarial military actions.

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