Bill · S. 5340· Senate(119-S-5340)
A bill to require a drone posture review.
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Elissa Slotkin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a drone posture review. This review covers uncrewed aerial, ground, surface, and undersea vehicles along with their enabling systems. The review must identify gaps in United States forces' capabilities. It must also identify how United States forces are vulnerable to foreign uncrewed systems. The Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report of these findings to the congressional defense committees. This report must be submitted no later than March 1, 2027.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The review of uncrewed systems directly enhances defensive capabilities against electronic and autonomous threats.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill enhances transparency by requiring a report to be submitted to congressional defense committees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of Capability Gaps: The Secretary of Defense will identify gaps in the capability of United States forces regarding uncrewed aerial, ground, surface, and undersea vehicles (Section 1(a)). This could help ensure forces are better equipped.
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Vulnerability Assessment: The review will identify vulnerabilities of United States forces to foreign uncrewed systems (Section 1(a)). Knowing these weaknesses is a key step in improving security.
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Congressional Oversight: The Secretary of Defense must submit a report of the findings to the congressional defense committees by March 1, 2027 (Section 1(b)). This provides transparency to the people's representatives regarding defense posture.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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