Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act
A Democratic bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act, establishes a United States-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group. The working group brings together defense officials from both countries to look at ways to co-develop, co-produce, acquire, and transfer unmanned systems and related technology. It focuses on learning from Ukraine's combat experience with drones and counter-drone systems to improve our own military capabilities. The group is tasked with creating foundational defense trade agreements, addressing supply chain security, and finding ways to fast-track the acquisition of proven Ukrainian defense technology. It also requires regular briefings and reports to the congressional defense committees to keep our elected officials accountable. Unless extended for national security reasons, the working group will terminate five years after enactment.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill establishes a strategic defense innovation partnership and technology transfer framework with Ukraine.
- Scored +5
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?
The bill seeks to create intellectual property frameworks that protect background IP while facilitating co-development.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill emphasizes secure and resilient operation of unmanned systems and command and control architecture.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 and Section 4: Establishing the Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group could benefit individuals in the United States military by enhancing the strategic capabilities of the United States Armed Forces through the integration of combat-tested unmanned systems from Ukraine.
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Section 4: Developing mutual data exchange protocols and joint intellectual property frameworks could positively protect the background intellectual property of all participants while safely sharing crucial battlefield information.
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Section 6: Requiring semiannual reports and initial briefings to the congressional defense committees ensures that our voted-offical representatives stay informed and can hold the working group accountable for its progress on supply chain security and acquisition strategies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 4: Assessing the feasibility of testing United States-manufactured covered systems by deploying them directly to active combat scenarios in Ukraine could place physical equipment and operational personnel under immediate threat of destruction or harm.
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Section 5: Prioritizing and scaling the production of Ukraine-designed covered systems within the United States could place heavy administrative and financial burdens on domestic manufacturing infrastructure if production bottlenecks and supply chain assessments are not properly managed.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill establishes a strategic defense innovation partnership and technology transfer framework with Ukraine. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill emphasizes secure and resilient operation of unmanned systems and command and control architecture.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill seeks to create intellectual property frameworks that protect background IP while facilitating co-development.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill identifies opportunities for leveraging civilian manufacturing expertise and infrastructure for defense production.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill encourages the scaling of defense technologies through joint ventures and cooperative production agreements.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires regular reports and briefings to congressional defense committees regarding the working group's progress.
- 10/19/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/1/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4357-4358)
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
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Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Patrick RyanDemocrat · New York
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio
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