Summary

Directs the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop coordinated strategies to stop Iran from acquiring the microelectronics and other technologies used in unmanned aircraft systems. Each department must report to Congress, with unclassified reports and the option to include classified annexes. Affirms that controlling dual‑use technology is difficult, notes Iranian‑made drones’ role in attacks in Ukraine and Israel, and urges stronger U.S. and allied efforts so U.S.-designed or -produced technology is not used by Russia or Hamas. The legislation builds on existing U.S. task force efforts and sanctions targeting Iran’s drone and missile supply chains.

Key Points

• Orders Commerce and State to deliver strategies that target specific microelectronics and other UAS‑enabling technologies sought by Iran.
• Directs Defense to provide options and brief Congress on countering Iran’s access to UAS tech.
• Allows unclassified reports with optional classified annexes to protect sensitive details.
• Acknowledges existing U.S. actions: a 2022 interagency task force, a 2023 joint advisory, and sanctions on Iran’s drone/missile supply chains.
• Highlights the challenge of controlling dual‑use tech and the role of Iranian drones in attacks in Ukraine and Israel.
• Urges the U.S. and allies to prevent U.S.-designed or -produced technology from aiding Russia or being used by Hamas.
• Sets clear reporting to specified House and Senate committees.
• Creates no new spending or tax changes; relies on existing tools (export controls, sanctions, diplomacy, enforcement).

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