A bill to require a drone posture review.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
S. 5340, introduced August 6, 2026 by Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), would require a review of the U.S. military's drone posture. At this stage, only the bill's title, sponsor, and status are known; the full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific scope, requirements, and reporting details of the required review are not yet available.
Based on the title alone, the bill would primarily affect the Department of Defense, which would presumably be tasked with conducting and reporting on the review. Its effects on other parties — such as defense contractors, allied nations, or specific military branches — cannot be determined until the text is released.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, and its most recent action remains that introduction. Having just been introduced, it would typically next be referred to a relevant Senate committee (such as the Armed Services Committee) for consideration before any further action, such as a committee vote or floor vote, could occur. No timeline for these next steps is currently available.
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Timeline
6 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 5340 do?
- S. 5340, introduced August 6, 2026 by Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), would require a review of the U.S. military's drone posture. At this stage, only the bill's title, sponsor, and status are known; the full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific scope, requirements, and reporting details of the required review are not yet available. Based on the title alone, the bill would primarily affect the Department of Defense, which would presumably be tasked with conducting and reporting on the review. Its effects on other parties — such as defense contractors, allied nations, or specific military branches — cannot be determined until the text is released. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, and its most recent action remains that introduction. Having just been introduced, it would typically next be referred to a relevant Senate committee (such as the Armed Services Committee) for consideration before any further action, such as a committee vote or floor vote, could occur. No timeline for these next steps is currently available.
- Has S. 5340 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5340. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5340?
- S. 5340 was sponsored by Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5340?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (6 Aug 2026).
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