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H.R. 3786119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jun 6, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 3786 adds tariffs on Chinese-made drones and uses that money to help first responders, farmers, and infrastructure operators buy non-Chinese drones.
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This bill places a 30% tariff on drones made in China, rising to 50% plus a flat fee per drone over five years. Starting in 2031, imported drones must also prove that key parts like cameras, radios, and flight computers were not made in China. Money collected from these tariffs goes into a fund that provides grants to buy or lease non-Chinese drones.
Fire departments, police, emergency medical services, farmers, and critical infrastructure operators like power grid and water system managers are the main groups affected. American drone makers and importers or retailers of Chinese drones would also be affected.
Higher tariffs could raise the cost of Chinese-made drones, which many first responders and farmers currently rely on. Importers and retailers may pass those higher costs on to buyers.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.