U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB7294: AI for Secure Networks Act
Status: In committee, September 16, 2026
To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, January 30, 2026:
A BILL To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the AI for Secure Networks Act . SECTION 2. Artificial intelligence technology and the security of telecommunications networks (a) Study The Secretary shall conduct a study on the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, which shall include an analysis of-- (1) how artificial intelligence technology may be used to improve telecommunications networks, including by facilitating-- (A) real-time threat and malware detection and zero trust security solutions; (B) increased resiliency and interoperability; (C) improved energy efficiency; and (D) integrated sensing and communications; (2) how artificial intelligence technology may be used in connection with Open Radio Access Network technology to increase the security of telecommunications networks; (3) how artificial intelligence technology may be used in connection with virtualized security technology to increase the security of telecommunications networks; (4) how artificial intelligence technology may be used to improve network security controls through firewalls and network segmentation; and (5) any risks artificial intelligence technology poses for the security of telecommunications networks. (b) Consultation For purposes of the study conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Federal Communications Commission and industry stakeholders with …
Sponsors
- Robert Menendez (D, HD-008) · primary sponsor
- August Pfluger (R, HD-011)
- Jennifer McClellan (D, HD-004)
- Greg Landsman (D, HD-001)
- Troy Carter (D, HD-LA-2)
- Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- : Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Data collection, sharing, protection, Computers and information technology, Computer security and identity theft, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Science, Technology, Communications, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Telephone and wireless communication
Common questions
- What is HB7294?
- HB7294 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): AI for Secure Networks Act.
- What does HB7294 do?
- In its own words: To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB7294?
- In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB7294?
- Robert Menendez (D, HD-008), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB7294?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7294
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