AI for National Security Act
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Latest action (22 Mar 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 1718, the AI for National Security Act, would amend an existing provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Section 1521) that governs how the Department of Defense procures cyber data products and services on an enterprise-wide basis. Specifically, it would add language directing that such procurement include artificial intelligence-based endpoint security tools capable of preventing cyber attacks without requiring constant internet connectivity. It would also expand the law's statement of purpose to note that acting in the Department's best interests includes enhancing the security of the Department's software supply chain.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's cybersecurity procurement practices, and by extension, companies that supply cyber and AI-based security products and services to the Pentagon. It does not create new programs or funding but modifies criteria and considerations within an existing statutory framework for DoD's cyber procurement strategy.
The bill was introduced on March 22, 2023, by Rep. Jay Obernolte, with Rep. Panetta as a cosponsor, and was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. As of the latest available information, it has not received a committee vote or further floor action, and it did not advance during the 118th Congress.
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Official summary
AI for National Security Act
This bill modifies Department of Defense policy related to its enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services, including by providing for the use of artificial intelligence-based endpoint security that prevents cyber-attacks and does not require constant internet connectivity to function.
Timeline
22 Mar 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1718 do?
- H.R. 1718, the AI for National Security Act, would amend an existing provision of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Section 1521) that governs how the Department of Defense procures cyber data products and services on an enterprise-wide basis. Specifically, it would add language directing that such procurement include artificial intelligence-based endpoint security tools capable of preventing cyber attacks without requiring constant internet connectivity. It would also expand the law's statement of purpose to note that acting in the Department's best interests includes enhancing the security of the Department's software supply chain. The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's cybersecurity procurement practices, and by extension, companies that supply cyber and AI-based security products and services to the Pentagon. It does not create new programs or funding but modifies criteria and considerations within an existing statutory framework for DoD's cyber procurement strategy. The bill was introduced on March 22, 2023, by Rep. Jay Obernolte, with Rep. Panetta as a cosponsor, and was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. As of the latest available information, it has not received a committee vote or further floor action, and it did not advance during the 118th Congress.
- Has H.R. 1718 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1718. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1718?
- H.R. 1718 was sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1718?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (22 Mar 2023).
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