Bill · S. 2387· Senate(119-S-2387)
LEAD Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Leading Exports of Aerial Drones Act of 2025" or "LEAD Act of 2025" amends the Arms Export Control Act to change how the United States regulates the export of certain unmanned aircraft systems. It mandates that these systems be treated as manned aircraft systems for export control purposes, and not as missile technology. The bill also instructs the President to update related regulations to reflect this change.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill could lead to increased export opportunities for U.S. companies, which could create more jobs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
Easing export controls on drone systems may improve economic growth through increased trade.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill has potential to be good for business owners through increased export opportunities for drone systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Export Opportunities: By treating certain unmanned aircraft systems as manned aircraft systems, it could lead to increased export opportunities for U.S. companies. This could create more jobs and boost the economy. (SEC. 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I cannot identify potential negative impacts for people based on the information provided.
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+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Middle Class Households+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2Improves International Alliances+1
- 7/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware