HR-4753 : Still Just a Bill

Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from operating, financing, or procuring foreign manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

DHS may waive the prohibition in specified circumstances for (1) the national interest of the United States; (2) counter-UAS surrogate testing and training; or (3) intelligence, electronic warfare, or information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and training.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-02-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2020-02-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-02-10FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H994)House floor actions
2020-02-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4753.House floor actions
2020-02-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H994-995)House floor actions
2020-02-10FloorMs. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-11-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 243.House floor actions
2019-11-19CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-301.House floor actions
2019-10-23CommitteeOrdered to be Reported.House committee actions
2019-10-23CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-10-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
2019-10-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Contracts and agency
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Public contracts and procurement

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