Two amendments added to the Senate's version of the fiscal year 2025 defense authorization bill would direct the Pentagon to provide congressional defense committees with reports on department actions and procedures related to unmanned systems. The amendments, offered by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), were included in a “ manager’s package ” on the bill. Hoeven’s amendment directs the defense secretary to provide the four congressional defense committees with a plan to expedite the...
