Congress is considering a bill that would require the Department of Commerce to study how artificial intelligence can be used to make our phone and internet networks safer and more reliable.
The study will look at how AI can help find computer viruses in real-time, make networks more energy-efficient, and help different types of communication systems work better together.
Experts will also investigate the potential risks that AI might pose to our communication systems to prevent hackers or foreign actors from using the technology to cause harm.
The government must talk to the Federal Communications Commission and private tech companies to get their input, and the public will have a chance to comment on the findings before they are finalized.
A final report with suggestions for new laws must be sent to Congress within one year of the bill being signed into law.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jan 30, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
AI for Secure Networks Act
Bill NumberHR 7294
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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