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HR7294Referred to Committee

AI for Secure Networks Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-30
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Robert Menendez
Robert Menendez
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (559 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001226

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Original· 2026-01-30
  • Greg Landsman (D-OH-1)Original· 2026-01-30
  • Jennifer L. McClellan (D-VA-4)Original· 2026-01-30
  • Troy A. Carter (D-LA-2)· 2026-03-26

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-30

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would support the development and use of artificial intelligence tools to help protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The legislation likely aims to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for government agencies, critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals, and potentially private companies by encouraging AI research and deployment in this area. It affects technology companies developing security tools, network operators responsible for protecting systems, and organizations concerned with preventing data breaches and cyber threats.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Science, Technology, Communications
Full bill text is not yet cached locally.
Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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