Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act

H.R. 2505, titled the Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act, would require the U.S. government to develop and coordinate strategies to prevent the export of certain technologies used in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to Iran. The bill focuses on core microelectronics (such as microcontrollers, voltage regulators, digital signal controllers, GPS modules, and microprocessors) and, in some sections, adds related tools (CAD software and CNC machines) as technologies of concern. It tasks the Commerce, State, and Defense departments—along with the Director of National Intelligence—to produce time-bound strategies, identify potential suppliers and distributors, and coordinate with allies and partners to align export-control regimes. The act also requires a defense department range of options to counter Iran’s access to these technologies, with an accompanying congressional briefing. Reports to Congress would be largely unclassified, with possible classified annexes. In short, the bill aims to tighten export controls and countermeasures to curb Iran’s ability to acquire and use Western or allied technology to advance its drone program, including Iran’s use of such technology in conflicts involving Ukraine, Israel, and other regional actors.