Bill · H.R. 2205· House(119-HR-2205)

NEDD Act

Age: 60 years

Nevada

Introduced: 3/18/2025
Last activity: 3/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Sponsored by: Susie Lee
Cosponsors: - 4 - 7

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense Act" or the "NEDD Act," seeks to grant the Secretary of Energy specific exemptions regarding unmanned aircraft systems. It amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 to include the Secretary of Energy in several prohibitions related to covered foreign entities. These amendments cover the procurement, operation, and use of federal funds for certain unmanned aircraft systems. Additionally, the bill expands the Secretary of Energy's authority concerning the protection of specific nuclear facilities and assets. These assets include those used to store, transport, or use special nuclear material, or those used for research, design, manufacture, or production of non-nuclear components for nuclear weapons.

Yes

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances the security and protection of nuclear facilities and assets.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Energy regarding drone prohibitions and facility protection.