Pat Harrigan (R-NC)
American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026," aims to reduce reliance on unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign countries. It requires law enforcement agencies to certify they will stop acquiring or using drones manufactured in those countries to remain eligible for certain grants. The Act establishes a buyback program for agencies to surrender existing foreign-made equipment and provides grants for procuring secure, domestic, or allied systems. Additionally, it creates a competitive grant program to help private companies build or expand drone manufacturing facilities within the United States. Funding for these initiatives is drawn from specific tariff revenues.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill funds grants for constructing and expanding domestic drone manufacturing facilities and workforce training.
- Scored +6
Would business owners be better off under this?
Private entities can receive significant grants to build or expand manufacturing facilities.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The act stimulates domestic manufacturing through a $1.2 billion competitive grant program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Domestic Manufacturing: The bill establishes a grant program for private entities to build, expand, or modernize manufacturing facilities for unmanned aircraft systems and components within the United States (Section 6).
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Law Enforcement Upgrades: Law enforcement agencies can receive grants to acquire secure systems, as well as funds for training, licensing, and cybersecurity protections (Section 5).
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Financial Compensation for Agencies: A buyback program is created to provide payments to State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies that surrender drones manufactured in covered foreign countries (Section 4).
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Job and Industry Growth: Grants for manufacturing can be used for workforce training and development (Section 6).
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Increased Security for Law Enforcement: The Attorney General may give priority to applicants seeking to replace foreign-made systems with secure systems manufactured in the U.S. or by its allies and partners (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Penalties for Law Enforcement: Any law enforcement agency found in violation of the certification requirements will be ineligible to receive funds under a covered grant program for the following fiscal year and must repay any funds awarded during that year (Section 2).
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Mandatory Disposal of Equipment: Law enforcement agencies are required to discontinue use of or discard any unmanned aircraft system manufactured in a covered foreign country by January 1, 2031 (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds grants for constructing and expanding domestic drone manufacturing facilities and workforce training. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The act stimulates domestic manufacturing through a $1.2 billion competitive grant program. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Unobligated funds from the buyback and procurement programs are deposited into the Treasury for deficit reduction.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Private entities can receive significant grants to build or expand manufacturing facilities. Would union members be better off under this? — The manufacturing grants include provisions for workforce training and development.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill provides grants for cybersecurity protections related to law enforcement drone systems. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill prioritizes procurement of systems from NATO allies and major non-NATO allies.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds research and development directly related to drone production readiness.
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
Darrell IssaRepublican · California