Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 10189, the Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act, would amend federal law to require the Secretary of Defense to create a Department-wide program for reporting, tracking, analyzing, and fixing problems with artificial intelligence systems used in military development, testing, procurement, or operations. The program would designate an official to standardize incident and vulnerability reports, categorize them by severity, and coordinate responses such as corrective action plans, retesting, or deployment restrictions. It would also establish a protected disclosure process so military members, civilian employees, and contractors can report AI problems in good faith without facing retaliation, while safeguarding sensitive or classified information.
The bill would primarily affect the Department of Defense, its personnel, and contractors and subcontractors involved in developing or operating AI systems for the military. It aims to help the Department identify recurring risks and failures—including those involving human-machine interaction—and use that information to improve testing, procurement, and safety practices. The Secretary would be required to submit annual unclassified reports (with possible classified annexes) to congressional defense committees from 2027 through 2031, including data on incidents, trends, and any AI-related incidents causing death or injury to service members.
The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on, and further committee action would be needed before it could advance to the full House.
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Timeline
31 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10189 do?
- H.R. 10189, the Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act, would amend federal law to require the Secretary of Defense to create a Department-wide program for reporting, tracking, analyzing, and fixing problems with artificial intelligence systems used in military development, testing, procurement, or operations. The program would designate an official to standardize incident and vulnerability reports, categorize them by severity, and coordinate responses such as corrective action plans, retesting, or deployment restrictions. It would also establish a protected disclosure process so military members, civilian employees, and contractors can report AI problems in good faith without facing retaliation, while safeguarding sensitive or classified information. The bill would primarily affect the Department of Defense, its personnel, and contractors and subcontractors involved in developing or operating AI systems for the military. It aims to help the Department identify recurring risks and failures—including those involving human-machine interaction—and use that information to improve testing, procurement, and safety practices. The Secretary would be required to submit annual unclassified reports (with possible classified annexes) to congressional defense committees from 2027 through 2031, including data on incidents, trends, and any AI-related incidents causing death or injury to service members. The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on, and further committee action would be needed before it could advance to the full House.
- Has H.R. 10189 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10189. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10189?
- H.R. 10189 was sponsored by Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10189?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (31 Aug 2026).
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