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US HB4753

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Zinke

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reclassifies covered unmanned aircraft systems (reusable drones controlled under ITAR and listed in the Missile Technology Control Regime Annex) as manned aircraft systems for export control purposes, removing them from missile technology restrictions

  • Requires the President to amend the United States Munitions List within 180 days to apply manned aircraft export criteria to covered drone systems instead of missile technology standards

  • Exempts covered drone systems from Missile Technology Control Regime export restrictions, enabling co-production and co-development agreements with U.S. allies and partners

  • Establishes U.S. policy to treat covered unmanned aircraft systems separately from launch vehicles and missile equipment in all export control reviews

Legislative Description

LEAD Act of 2025 Leading Exports of Aerial Drones Act of 2025

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

7/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs7/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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