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American Security Drone Act of 2021
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The American Security Drone Act of 2021 prohibits the U.S. federal government from purchasing or operating unmanned aircraft systems (drones) manufactured or assembled by certain foreign entities, particularly those linked to China. It establishes a list of ‘covered foreign entities’ and includes exemptions for research, testing, and national security activities. The bill also mandates inventory tracking, establishes a government-wide policy for drone procurement, and requires a study on the domestic drone market. Finally, it restricts the use of government purchase cards for drone acquisitions and sets a sunset date for certain provisions.
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Marco Rubio
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