The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Donalds Amendment 1188 as part of H.R. 1398, “The Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024,” with a bipartisan vote of 237-180.
Amendment 1188 mandates an analysis of all Chinese Communist Party-associated drones operating in the U.S. National Airspace System to ensure national security. The legislation aims to protect the nation’s airspace, mitigate threats of Chinese Communist Party espionage, and defend the American drone industry.
Chinese drones dominate over 70% of the global drone market and 90% of the U.S. market. They significantly undercut U.S. government contracts by at least 50%, affecting the competitiveness of American companies.
Federal, state, and local governments use these drones for sensitive tasks, including evaluating critical infrastructure and military operations.
Chinese cybersecurity laws require data collected by these drones to be stored within China, allowing Chinese authorities access to sensitive information without notification.
Additionally, China dominates the supply of critical parts, such as semiconductors and communications equipment, used in drones, further intensifying security risks.
Chinese drones pose a significant national and economic security threat to the U.S., with the potential capability to track and influence drone flights.
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Amendment 1188 provides a necessary analysis of Chinese drones and related components in the National Airspace System to support U.S. national defense strategies.
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