Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

This bill directs the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to block Iran from getting key parts and tools used to make and operate drones. It focuses on common electronics like microcontrollers, voltage regulators, digital signal controllers, GPS modules, and microprocessors, and also tools like computer-aided design (CAD) software and CNC machines . The goal is to cut off supply chains that feed Iranian-made drones, which have been used in Russia’s war against Ukraine and by groups like Hamas.

Commerce must create a plan to stop illegal exports by U.S. persons, find U.S. and foreign makers of these parts, spot third-party resellers that try to dodge export rules, and share timely updates with U.S. manufacturers. State must work with allies to align export controls and identify foreign manufacturers. Defense must develop military options to deny Iran these technologies. These plans are due quickly: 30 days for Defense to draft options, 45 days to brief Congress, 60 days for Commerce’s plan, and 90 days for State’s plan. Reports will be unclassified but may include a separate classified annex .

Key points

• Who is affected: U.S. electronics makers, distributors, and resellers; allied countries; the U.S. military.
• What changes: Tighter tracking of parts and sellers, coordinated rules with allies, and military options to block Iran’s access. Manufacturers may receive regular updates about risky third-party resellers from Commerce.
• When: Defense options in 30 days (briefing in 45), Commerce plan in 60 days, State plan in 90 days after the bill becomes law.

In short, this aims to close loopholes that let Iran get drone parts and to better coordinate with allies, with fast timelines to act.