Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7294
AI for Secure Networks Act
Refreshed 32 min ago
Introduced 2026-01-30Topic: technology privacy · infrastructure utilitiesSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceAI for Secure Networks Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to study and report to Congress on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the security of telecommunications networks. The report must include an analysis of (1) how AI may be used to improve and increase the security of telecommunications networks, including in connection with Open Radio Access Network or virtualized security technologies; and (2) risks to telecommunications network security posed by AI. The NTIA must seek public comment on the report before finalizing it and submitting it to Congress.
Sponsors
- Robert Menendez Democrat sponsor
- 5 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | House | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0. | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2026-09-01 | House | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. | refer |
| 2026-09-01 | House | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2026-01-30 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | refer |
| 2026-01-30 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-01-30 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-01-30 | Introduced in House | introduce |