House Approves Bill to Limit Purchase of Chinese-Made Drones Over National Security Concerns

The House passed the Unmanned Aerial Security Act, banning the Department of Homeland Security from purchasing and operating foreign-made Unmanned Aircraft Systems from countries designated as foreign adversaries, particularly China.

Department of Homeland Security sign at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Washington on June 28, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The House of Representatives passed legislation on July 27 prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from purchasing and operating foreign-made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), especially those manufactured in countries designated as foreign adversaries, such as China, due to national security concerns.

Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.), who serves as the vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, introduced the Unmanned Aerial Security Act (pdf), which was among a number of measures enacted by the House prior to the August recess.