H.R. 2505: Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-09 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-31):
Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
This bill requires the Departments of Commerce, State, and Defense to develop plans to prevent Iran from acquiring certain technologies related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones.
Specifically, the bill requires Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent the illegal export to Iran of certain technologies (including microcontrollers, voltage regulators, and microprocessors) that can be used in the development and operation of UAS.
The State Department must develop a strategy to prevent the export of these technologies to Iran from the United States and allied and partner countries.
Finally, the Department of Defense must develop a range of options that may be employed by the U.S. Armed Forces to counter or deny the ability of Iran to acquire these technologies and other technologies useful for UAS, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software and computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Joe Wilson | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-05-13 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY 2025-05-14 |
| Nick LaLota | R NY 2025-06-05 |
| Zachary Nunn | R IA 2025-06-23 |
| Brad Sherman | D CA 2025-07-22 |
| Josh Gottheimer | D NJ 2025-09-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2505 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2505?
H.R. 2505 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2505 are available on congress.gov.
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