U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5344: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.
Status: In committee, August 6, 2026
What the bill says
To require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.
From the introduced text, August 6, 2026:
A BILL To require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors. SECTION 1. Report on production capacity for autonomous maneuver systems (a) In general Not later than April 15, 2027, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on ongoing efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An overview of efforts to accelerate production and fielding of next-generation autonomous systems and low-cost interceptor capabilities. (2) A description of activities to strengthen and expand domestic supply chains for critical drone and counter-drone components, including motors, batteries, sensors, and related technologies. (3) A description of how the Army is enabling rapid scaling of drone production and low-cost interceptor systems through advanced manufacturing. (4) An assessment of how advanced manufacturing techniques may support increased production capacity and surge requirements. (5) An overview of how testing, requirements development, and evaluation activities are coordinated across the Department of Defense, including through designated test ranges and relevant Army organizations involved in autonomous systems development, …
Sponsors
- Slotkin, Elissa (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Common questions
- What is SB5344?
- SB5344 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.
- What does SB5344 do?
- In its own words: To require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.
- What is the status of SB5344?
- In committee as of August 6, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (August 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5344?
- Slotkin, Elissa (D).
- Where is the official record for SB5344?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5344
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