H.R. 2505 Passed the House International Affairs

Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

To require the development of strategies and options to prevent the export to Iran of certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] Introduced March 31, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (5 R, 2 D) Latest action June 9, 2026

Summary

Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
This bill requires the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop plans to prevent Iran from acquiring certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones.
Specifically, the bill requires Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent the illegal export to Iran of certain technologies (including microcontrollers, voltage regulators, and microprocessors) that can be used in the development and operation of UAS.
The State Department must develop a strategy to prevent the export of these technologies to Iran from the United States and allied and partner countries.
Finally, the Department of Defense must develop a range of options that may be employed by the U.S. Armed Forces to counter or deny the ability of Iran to acquire these technologies and other technologies useful for UAS, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software and computer numerical control (CNC) machines.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 9, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  2. Jun 8, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 8, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3943-3944)
  4. Jun 8, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2505.
  5. Jun 8, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3943-3945)
  6. Jun 8, 2026 Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Jul 22, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
  8. Jul 22, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  9. Mar 31, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
  10. Mar 31, 2025 Introduced in House

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