Advance the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to create a U.S.-Ukraine working group for co-development, co-production, and rapid acquisition of Ukrainian-designed unmanned systems and counter-unmanned systems capabilities.

Mike Quigley · Illinois · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Advance the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act.. Promised outcome: Create a working group between the Department of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and relevant stakeholders to enable U.S. co-development, co-production, and rapid acquisition of Ukrainian-designed unmanned systems and counter-unmanned systems capabilities.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th District and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, in a June 30, 2026 House press release announcing introduction of the Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act.

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Today, Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Co-Founder and Co-Chair Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) , introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to increase security cooperation and strengthen defense capabilities between the United States and Ukraine. Co-Leads of the legislation include Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Ranking Member of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), and Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02). This bipartisan legislation will create a working group between the Department of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and other relevant stakeholders to enable the US to co-develop, co-produce, and rapidly acquire cost-effective Ukrainian-designed unmanned systems such as drones and surface vehicles, as well as the capabilities to counter unmanned systems.

Quigley introduced bipartisan legislation intended to create a Defense Department, Ukrainian Armed Forces, and stakeholder working group for U.S.-Ukraine unmanned systems cooperation.

Ukraine Caucus Introduces Bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to Increase Security Cooperation and Strengthen Defense Capabilities Between the United States and Ukraine | Congressman Mike Quigley
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Last Action Date Listed June 30, 2026

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo’s official bill record still lists the last House action as June 30, 2026, with H.R. 9550 in introduced/referred status rather than enacted; no delivery action was found in the September 22-24, 2026 lookback.

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H.R. 9550 (IH) - Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act - BILLS-119hr9550ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. COSTA, and Mr. BACON) introduced the following bill; which was referred

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced House bill names Quigley among the original members advancing the measure, but referral without enactment means the promised working group has not yet been created.

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BILLS-119hr9550ih.pdf
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SEC. 1224. UNITED STATES-UKRAINE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INNOVATION WORKING GROUP. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall seek to engage with relevant stakeholders in Ukraine to establish a United States-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Senate-reported FY2027 NDAA includes a provision matching the promised U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group, but the operative trigger remains enactment of the Act, so it is a concrete legislative vehicle rather than delivered implementation.

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S. 4784 (RS) - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - GovInfo
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S. 4784 (Sen. Wicker): An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. -- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The latest official Senate floor activity found shows only a motion to proceed on S. 4784, not passage or enactment of the NDAA provision that would establish the working group.

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U.S. Senate: Senate Floor Activity - Monday, July 27, 2026
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H.R. 8800 (H. Res. 1398) (H. Res. 1438) (S. 4784) (S. 1383).-- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Referred to Armed Services May 13, 2026. Reported amended June 15, 2026; Rept. 119-698. Union Calendar. Considered July 21, 2026. Passed House amended July 22, 2026; Roll No. 278: 216-212. Received in Senate Sept. 14, 2026.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The latest official House calendar in the lookback window lists the FY2027 NDAA vehicle related to S. 4784 as House-passed and received in the Senate, with no enactment or final delivery of the U.S.-Ukraine working-group provision shown.

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House Calendars for October 13, 2026 - 119th Congress, 2nd Session-HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS - HOUSE BILLS
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Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4784 ) Vote Number: 195 Vote Date: July 14, 2026, 02:41 PM Required For Majority: 3/5 Vote Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected Measure Number: S. 4784

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 4784, the NDAA vehicle containing the working-group language, showing a concrete procedural blockage rather than enactment.

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U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 119th Congress - 2nd Session: Vote Number 195
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