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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
8/12/2025, 8:05 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2505
The bill specifically targets the export of UAS technologies to Iran, as these technologies could potentially be used for malicious purposes, such as surveillance or attacks on US interests. By requiring the development of strategies and options to prevent such exports, the bill seeks to mitigate the risk of these technologies falling into the wrong hands.
In addition to preventing the export of UAS technologies to Iran, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to national security. These provisions are aimed at strengthening US efforts to protect against potential threats posed by the proliferation of advanced technologies to hostile actors. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2505 is a proactive measure designed to safeguard national security interests by preventing the export of certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems to Iran. The bill underscores the importance of addressing potential threats posed by the proliferation of advanced technologies, and seeks to enhance US efforts to protect against such threats.
Congressional Summary of HR 2505
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
This bill requires the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop plans to prevent Iran from acquiring certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones.
Specifically, the bill requires Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent the illegal export to Iran of certain technologies (including microcontrollers, voltage regulators, and microprocessors) that can be used in the development and operation of UAS.
The State Department must develop a strategy to prevent the export of these technologies to Iran from the United States and allied and partner countries.
Finally, the Department of Defense must develop a range of options that may be employed by the U.S. Armed Forces to counter or deny the ability of Iran to acquire these technologies and other technologies useful for UAS, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software and computer numerical control (CNC) machines.





