Panhandle Times

Washington, D.C. ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran's No Technology for Terror Act, aimed at restricting the transfer of American-made technology to Iran, has been successfully passed by the House of Representatives. The legislation, H.R. 6603, received overwhelming support with a 406-19 vote, marking a significant milestone in congressional history.

Moran emphasized the importance of the No Technology for Terror Act, stating, “Keeping American technology out of the hands of Iran – who has the largest missile arsenal in the Middle East – is imperative to maintaining peace and our national security while cutting off the growing influence of evil.” He further highlighted the necessity of curbing Iran's access to U.S. technology, which is often utilized in the development of weapons systems that pose a threat to both U.S. troops and allies.

The No Technology for Terror Act extends restrictions on the re-export or transfer of U.S. originated items to Iran, including crucial technology and equipment like cameras, lasers, and sensors. Congressman Moran, along with Congressman Michael McCaul and Congressman Jared Moskowitz, introduced the legislation in 2023, garnering bipartisan support and culminating in its recent passage.

Iran's history of utilizing basic American technology to build lethal weapons, particularly drones, has raised concerns about the potential risks posed to global security. Moran stressed that providing Iran with American-made components for such weapons is unacceptable, emphasizing the need to prevent the exploitation of U.S. technology by adversaries.

The legislation not only targets Iran but also aims to inhibit global instability by restricting the access of countries like Iran to American technology for manufacturing weapons systems. With the House's decisive approval of the No Technology for Terror Act, efforts to safeguard national security interests and prevent the misuse of U.S. technology in conflicts have taken a significant step forward.