Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
Sponsored by William R. Keating DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: International Affairs.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
7 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Joe Wilson RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Michael Lawler RRepublican | |
| Claudia Tenney RRepublican | |
| Nick LaLota RRepublican | |
| Zachary Nunn RRepublican | |
| Brad Sherman DDemocrat | |
| Josh Gottheimer DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Referred in Senate | Not checked yetThe official file | |
| Engrossed in House | Not checked yetThe official file | |
| Introduced in House | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3943-3944)
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3943-3944)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2505.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3943-3945)
- Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee (Senate)Referred To, June 9, 2026
- Foreign Affairs Committee (House)Markup By, July 22, 2025; Referred To, March 31, 2025
- Armed Services Committee (House)Referred To, March 31, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Confirmed from the official record1 lobbying report name H.R. 2505, for 1 client.
| Client | Registrant | Amount for the whole quarter | Lobbyists named for this issue | Filed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEESecond quarter of 2026 | $810,990reported as income |
| Open the report |
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Reports read: 0 of 1 quarters read in full (2026-Q2). With no registered key the service allows 15 requests a minute, so this covers the latest quarter only. With a key it covers four.
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All saved lobbying reports that name H.R. 2505
Contributions from these lobbyists and firms to the sponsor and cosponsors
| To | Reported by | Paid to, as reported | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Gottheimer DDemocratCosponsor | AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEfiled by AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 2718) | JOSH FOR JERSEYHonoree: Rep Josh Gottheimer | $5,000 | Open the report |
| Michael Lawler RRepublicanCosponsor | AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEfiled by AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 2718) | LAWLER FOR CONGRESS INCHonoree: Rep Mike Lawler | $5,000 | Open the report |
| Michael Lawler RRepublicanCosponsor | AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEfiled by AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 2718) | LAWLER FOR CONGRESS INCHonoree: Rep Mike Lawler | $5,000 | Open the report |
Contribution reports are read for 2 of the 8 sponsors and cosponsors so far.
Lobbyists and registrants report their political contributions twice a year (form LD-203). A contribution is listed here when the report was filed by a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports or by a registrant that filed one of them, and its payee is the member's own committee as the FEC lists it, under the exact-name rule. The contribution's date is as reported and can fall before or after the lobbying.