Bill · H.R. 9430· House(119-HR-9430)
American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
- Pat Harrigan
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026," aims to reduce reliance on unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign countries. It requires law enforcement agencies to certify they will stop acquiring or using drones manufactured in those countries to remain eligible for certain grants. The Act establishes a buyback program for agencies to surrender existing foreign-made equipment and provides grants for procuring secure, domestic, or allied systems. Additionally, it creates a competitive grant program to help private companies build or expand drone manufacturing facilities within the United States. Funding for these initiatives is drawn from specific tariff revenues.
Yes· 3 of 8
Is this likely to create jobs?+6
The bill funds grants for constructing and expanding domestic drone manufacturing facilities and workforce training.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Private entities can receive significant grants to build or expand manufacturing facilities.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The act stimulates domestic manufacturing through a $1.2 billion competitive grant program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Domestic Manufacturing: The bill establishes a grant program for private entities to build, expand, or modernize manufacturing facilities for unmanned aircraft systems and components within the United States (Section 6).
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Law Enforcement Upgrades: Law enforcement agencies can receive grants to acquire secure systems, as well as funds for training, licensing, and cybersecurity protections (Section 5).
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Financial Compensation for Agencies: A buyback program is created to provide payments to State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies that surrender drones manufactured in covered foreign countries (Section 4).
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Job and Industry Growth: Grants for manufacturing can be used for workforce training and development (Section 6).
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Increased Security for Law Enforcement: The Attorney General may give priority to applicants seeking to replace foreign-made systems with secure systems manufactured in the U.S. or by its allies and partners (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Penalties for Law Enforcement: Any law enforcement agency found in violation of the certification requirements will be ineligible to receive funds under a covered grant program for the following fiscal year and must repay any funds awarded during that year (Section 2).
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Mandatory Disposal of Equipment: Law enforcement agencies are required to discontinue use of or discard any unmanned aircraft system manufactured in a covered foreign country by January 1, 2031 (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+6Improves Economic Growth+5Reduces National Debt+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Union Workers+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Alliances+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
Darrell IssaRepublican · California