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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate bill requires Army National Guard to study feasibility of a Drone Center of Excellence
Last action · August 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill mandates a formal report on whether the Army National Guard should establish a dedicated . The study must evaluate the of creating such a facility to support drone operations and training.
The report will determine if the Army National Guard will invest in a centralized hub for drone technology, which could impact future training standards and operational capabilities for Guard units nationwide.
Who It Would Affect
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Army National Guard
The agency is required to be the subject of a feasibility report regarding the establishment of a new drone facility.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Drone Center of Excellence?
Does this bill create the center immediately?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Aug 6, 2026SenateCommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Aug 6, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced in Senate
Version history
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Increased focus on drone infrastructure
The legislative interest in a 'Center of Excellence' suggests a shift toward formalizing drone training and operational standards within the National Guard.
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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