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S. 2904 117th Congress Senate

Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Metrics Act of 2021

Official title: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for the incorporation of artificial intelligence and di… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for the incorporation of artificial intelligence and digital readiness into Department of Defense platforms, processes, and operations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 30, 2021 Introduced by: Mike Rounds Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of Defense
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Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPerformance measurementTechnology assessment
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Metrics Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to review the potential applications of artificial intelligence and digital technology to DOD platforms, processes, and operations. The bill also requires DOD to establish performance objectives and accompanying metrics for the incorporation of artificial intelligence and digital readiness into such platforms, processes, and operations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2792 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2904: Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Metrics Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2904/
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"S. 2904: Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Metrics Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2904/.
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S. 2904, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2904/.
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[S. 2904: Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Metrics Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2904/)
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