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HR 2864118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Countering CCP Drones Act

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 10, 2024

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864) is a legislative proposal from the 118th Congress aimed at addressing concerns related to drones associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). While the official summary and full text of the bill are not available, the bill's title and policy area suggest it focuses on regulating, monitoring, or mitigating the use or impact of drones linked to the CCP, likely within the context of national security, technology, or communications. The bill was introduced in the House, passed there, and subsequently received in the Senate where it was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law.

Bottom Line

H.R. 2864 sought to address issues related to CCP-affiliated drones but did not advance to become law during the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled the Countering CCP Drones Act and falls under the Science, Technology, and Communications policy area.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation after passing the House.
  • The bill status is recorded as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not pass into law during the 118th Congress.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies involved in national security, technology regulation, and communications oversight', 'U.S. industries and sectors concerned with drone technology and airspace security', 'Potentially the general public through enhanced security measures related to drone activities']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation details', "Potential challenges in enforcement and oversight depending on the bill's regulatory mechanisms", 'Possible costs associated with monitoring, regulating, or countering drone activities linked to foreign entities', 'Unclear scope of authority granted to agencies or departments involved']

Political Context

The bill was introduced and passed in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. The legislative context involves ongoing concerns about foreign technology and national security, particularly regarding drone technology associated with the Chinese Communist Party.

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Indirect Effects

['Potential increased scrutiny and regulation of drone technology imports and usage in the U.S.', 'Possible impacts on international trade or technology cooperation with entities linked to the CCP', 'Heightened focus on domestic drone industry standards and security protocols']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official bill summary and full text limits the ability to fully assess the bill's provisions, scope, and potential impacts. Transparency would be improved by making the full legislative text and detailed summaries publicly available to facilitate informed public and stakeholder review.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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