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H.R. 7294 119th Congress House

AI for Secure Networks Act

Official title: To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 30, 2026 Introduced by: Robert Menendez Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
Sep 16, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 1, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 1, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 30, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced in House
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

AI 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.

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 10

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 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Republican 1
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Vindman, Eugene Simon
Virginia · Sep 2, 2026
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Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · Mar 26, 2026
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Landsman, Greg
Ohio · Jan 30, 2026
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McClellan, Jennifer L.
Virginia · Jan 30, 2026
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Pfluger, August
Texas · Jan 30, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7294: AI for Secure Networks Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7294/
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"H.R. 7294: AI for Secure Networks Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7294/.
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H.R. 7294, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7294/.
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[H.R. 7294: AI for Secure Networks Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7294/)
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