Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Apr 2023): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This bill, the Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023, would prohibit the use of federal funds to employ an autonomous weapons system lacking "meaningful human control" for launching nuclear weapons or selecting targets for such a launch. Meaningful human control is defined as human oversight of target selection and engagement, as well as the timing, location, and method of weapon use.
The bill's provisions would affect the Department of Defense and any entities using federal funds for nuclear weapons systems. It aims to ensure that human judgment remains central to decisions regarding nuclear weapon deployment.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 26, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Its next steps depend on the committees' consideration and any subsequent actions by the House or Senate.
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Official summary
Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control to launch a nuclear weapon or to select or engage targets for the purposes of launching a nuclear weapon. With respect to an autonomous weapons system, meaningful human control means human control of the (1) selection and engagement of targets, and (2) time, location, and manner of use.
Timeline
26 Apr 2023
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2894 do?
- This bill, the Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023, would prohibit the use of federal funds to employ an autonomous weapons system lacking "meaningful human control" for launching nuclear weapons or selecting targets for such a launch. Meaningful human control is defined as human oversight of target selection and engagement, as well as the timing, location, and method of weapon use. The bill's provisions would affect the Department of Defense and any entities using federal funds for nuclear weapons systems. It aims to ensure that human judgment remains central to decisions regarding nuclear weapon deployment. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 26, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Its next steps depend on the committees' consideration and any subsequent actions by the House or Senate.
- Has H.R. 2894 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2894. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2894?
- H.R. 2894 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2894?
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (26 Apr 2023).
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