Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., has introduced a bill to phase out Chinese-manufactured drones from use in U.S. law enforcement. The American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026 would offer domestic law enforcement an off-ramp for Chinese-made drones and provide $1.5 billion in federal funding to accelerate the removal of these drones. Harrigan stated that drones have become a clear security issue, citing their use in overseas conflicts and growing sophistication. The bill aims to prioritize American safety through U.S. manufacturing.
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As expected, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Rep. Pat Harrigan introduces a bill to phase out Chinese-made drones from U.S. law enforcement. The bill sets aside $1.5 billion in federal funding to accelerate the removal of these drones. Harrigan cites the use of drones in overseas conflicts and their growing sophistication as a security issue. The bill aims to prioritize American safety through U.S. manufacturing. The use of drones has climbed in recent years, especially in border security. Local law enforcement relies on Chinese manufacturers like Da Jiang Innovations (DJI). Harrigan believes drone use isn’t going away, but lawmakers should prioritize American safety through U.S. manufacturing.
The familiar dance of security concerns and economic interests continues.
Author: Evan Null
