Countering CCP Drones Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-13T18:45:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6572 Countering CCP Drones Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/13/2023, 6:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6572

Bill 117 HR 6572, also known as the Countering CCP Drones Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the potential national security threats posed by drones manufactured by Chinese companies, specifically those affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The bill seeks to prohibit the federal government from purchasing or using drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are manufactured or assembled in China or by Chinese companies with ties to the CCP. This restriction is based on concerns that these drones could be used for espionage or other malicious purposes by the Chinese government.

Additionally, the Countering CCP Drones Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of Chinese-made drones and UAS, as well as develop a strategy to mitigate any identified risks. The bill also mandates that federal agencies report to Congress on their use of Chinese drones and any security measures implemented to protect against potential threats. Overall, the Countering CCP Drones Act is designed to safeguard national security interests by limiting the use of Chinese-made drones within the federal government and implementing measures to address any potential risks associated with these devices.

Congressional Summary of HR 6572

Countering CCP Drones Act

This bill requires the inclusion of telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Company Limited (a Chinese drone maker commonly known as DJI Technologies) on a list of communications equipment or services determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. Current law prohibits the use of federal funding available through specified FCC programs for purchasing or maintaining listed equipment or services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6572

Bill HR 6572 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2022. Bill HR 6572 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2022. Bill HR 6572's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of February 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6572

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6572

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- China

- Computers and information technology

- Foreign and international corporations

- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

- Subversive activities

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6572

Countering CCP Drones Act

To amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to provide for the addition of certain equipment and services produced or provided by DJI Technologies to the list of covered communications equipment or services published under such Act, and for other purposes.