AUVSI Members Head to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Uncrewed Maritime Systems Policy
Members of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) visited Capitol Hill to meet with Rep. Ezell and advocate for legislation supporting uncrewed maritime systems. The annual #AUVSIHillDay lobbying effort this year spotlighted maritime autonomy, reflecting the industry's expansion beyond aerial platforms into ocean applications including USVs and UUVs.
Highlights
- AUVSI members met with Rep. Ezell on Capitol Hill during the annual #AUVSIHillDay lobbying event to advocate for uncrewed maritime systems legislation.
- Maritime Autonomy was a central theme of this year's Hill Day, reflecting the industry's expansion from aerial drones into ocean-based platforms.
- Uncrewed maritime systems include USVs and UUVs, used in ocean monitoring, port security, search-and-rescue, and defense patrol applications.
- Industry leaders identified clearer federal regulations and improved government procurement policies as the key drivers needed to scale the uncrewed maritime sector.
- AUVSI has a longstanding mission to build a favorable federal policy environment for uncrewed vehicle systems across all domains in the United States.
AUVSI Members Lobby Capitol Hill for Uncrewed Maritime Autonomy Policy
Members of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) converged on Capitol Hill today, meeting with Rep. Ezell to push for legislation and policy support surrounding Uncrewed Maritime Systems.
The lobbying effort, organized under the #AUVSIHillDay banner, reflects AUVSI's longstanding tradition of mobilizing industry representatives to bring their priorities directly to lawmakers each year. This year, Maritime Autonomy emerged as a central focus, signaling that the uncrewed systems industry has expanded well beyond its aerial roots to encompass the ocean domain.
Uncrewed maritime systems span a broad range of platforms, including Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). These technologies are deployed across a growing number of mission sets — from ocean monitoring and port security to maritime search-and-rescue and defense patrol operations. Industry stakeholders argue that clearer regulatory frameworks and more robust government procurement policies are essential to scaling the sector.
AUVSI has long championed a favorable federal policy environment for the uncrewed systems industry in the United States. Today's Capitol Hill day once again underscores how seriously the industry takes policy advocacy as a driver of long-term growth.
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