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Department of Energy Drone Defense Act

5/22/2026, 2:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8935

The bill titled "To exempt the Secretary of Energy of certain prohibitions with respect to an unmanned aircraft system, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 20, 2026. The bill aims to provide an exemption for the Secretary of Energy concerning prohibitions related to an unmanned aircraft system. Additional specific directives or actions proposed in the bill are not provided in the context.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8935

Bill HR 8935 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2026. Bill HR 8935 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 20, 2026.  Bill HR 8935's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8935

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8935

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8935

To exempt the Secretary of Energy of certain prohibitions with respect to an unmanned aircraft system, and for other purposes.
To exempt the Secretary of Energy of certain prohibitions with respect to an unmanned aircraft system, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8935

Susie Lee
Susie Lee
NevadaDemocrat
Seth Moulton
Seth Moulton
MassachusettsDemocrat
Nick LaLota
Nick LaLota
New YorkRepublican
Ronny Jackson
Ronny Jackson
TexasRepublican
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
TennesseeRepublican
Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
North CarolinaDemocrat

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