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Unlikely to pass
While drone technology is a high priority, individual bills asking for reports are usually added to the yearly defense budget bill instead of passing alone.
Key Points
This bill requires the Army to study whether it should create a new Drone Center of Excellence for the National Guard. The report would look at if a dedicated training site is possible and if it would help the military.
The center would be used to certify drone pilots and develop new rules for how drones are used in battle. It would also test how to use artificial intelligence to help drones identify targets and share information quickly.
A major part of the plan includes holding large scale exercises called drone wars. These drills would help soldiers practice using drones together with tanks and infantry units to see how they work as a team.
The Secretary of the Army must finish this report within six months of the bill becoming law. This study is a first step toward potentially building a permanent home for drone innovation within the National Guard.
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Milestones
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Aug 6, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Aug 6, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to require a report on the advisability and feasibility of establishing a Drone Center of Excellence within the Army National Guard.
Bill NumberS 5342
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
