Bill · H.R. 9550· House(119-HR-9550)

Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act

Age: 80 years

Ohio

Introduced: 6/30/2026
Last activity: 6/30/2026 — 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.
Sponsored by: Marcy Kaptur
Cosponsors: - 11 - 7

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act, establishes a United States-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group. The working group brings together defense officials from both countries to look at ways to co-develop, co-produce, acquire, and transfer unmanned systems and related technology. It focuses on learning from Ukraine's combat experience with drones and counter-drone systems to improve our own military capabilities. The group is tasked with creating foundational defense trade agreements, addressing supply chain security, and finding ways to fast-track the acquisition of proven Ukrainian defense technology. It also requires regular briefings and reports to the congressional defense committees to keep our elected officials accountable. Unless extended for national security reasons, the working group will terminate five years after enactment.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill establishes a strategic defense innovation partnership and technology transfer framework with Ukraine.
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+5
The bill seeks to create intellectual property frameworks that protect background IP while facilitating co-development.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+4
The bill emphasizes secure and resilient operation of unmanned systems and command and control architecture.