U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026

# U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill (HR 7178) would establish restrictions on the use of autonomous weapons systems—drones that can select and engage targets without human control—in U.S. and Israeli military operations. While the bill's full details aren't publicly available yet, the title suggests it aims to require human oversight in decisions to use lethal force, rather than allowing fully autonomous systems to make those decisions independently. **Who It Affects:** The bill would directly impact the U.S. military and Israeli Defense Forces by limiting how they can deploy drone technology.

It could also affect defense contractors that develop autonomous weapons systems, and potentially other allied nations that cooperate with U.S. military operations. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, it remains in the early legislative process with no guaranteed path to passage.