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Transfer of Drone Strike Authority from CIA to Department of Defense

This bill aims to change how the U.S. government uses drones for combat operations. Under this proposal, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) would no longer be able to conduct drone strikes. Instead, full responsibility for such operations would be transferred to the Department of Defense, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in these actions.
Key points
CIA prohibited from using unmanned aerial vehicles for lethal strikes.
All authority for drone strikes transferred to the Department of Defense.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_196
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2021-01-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the Central Intelligence Agency from using an unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out a weapons strike or other deliberately lethal action and to transfer the authority to conduct such strikes or lethal action to the Department of Defense.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_196.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • CIA prohibited from using unmanned aerial vehicles for lethal strikes.
  • All authority for drone strikes transferred to the Department of Defense.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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