Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 May 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
The Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025, introduced in the Senate, aims to establish requirements for the Department of Defense when procuring cloud computing, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence foundation models. The bill seeks to ensure security, resilience, and competition in these procurements by requiring competitive award processes. It also mandates that the government retains exclusive rights to its data and directs the Secretary of Defense to update regulations to protect government-furnished data from unauthorized use, particularly to prevent its use in training commercial products without explicit authorization.
This legislation would affect cloud providers, data infrastructure providers, and foundation model providers that have contracts with the Department of Defense totaling at least $50 million in the past five fiscal years. It also aims to mitigate entry barriers for small businesses and nontraditional contractors in these sectors. The bill includes provisions for the government to prioritize multi-cloud technology and establishes penalties for violations related to data protection, with possibilities for national security exemptions.
The bill, S. 1775, was introduced on May 15, 2025, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress. If enacted, the Secretary of Defense would be responsible for implementing these new requirements and updating relevant defense acquisition regulations. The bill also mandates a report to Congress starting in 2027 assessing competition and market power in the AI space.
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Timeline
15 May 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 1775 do?
- The Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025, introduced in the Senate, aims to establish requirements for the Department of Defense when procuring cloud computing, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence foundation models. The bill seeks to ensure security, resilience, and competition in these procurements by requiring competitive award processes. It also mandates that the government retains exclusive rights to its data and directs the Secretary of Defense to update regulations to protect government-furnished data from unauthorized use, particularly to prevent its use in training commercial products without explicit authorization. This legislation would affect cloud providers, data infrastructure providers, and foundation model providers that have contracts with the Department of Defense totaling at least $50 million in the past five fiscal years. It also aims to mitigate entry barriers for small businesses and nontraditional contractors in these sectors. The bill includes provisions for the government to prioritize multi-cloud technology and establishes penalties for violations related to data protection, with possibilities for national security exemptions. The bill, S. 1775, was introduced on May 15, 2025, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been voted on or passed by either chamber of Congress. If enacted, the Secretary of Defense would be responsible for implementing these new requirements and updating relevant defense acquisition regulations. The bill also mandates a report to Congress starting in 2027 assessing competition and market power in the AI space.
- Has S. 1775 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1775. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1775?
- S. 1775 was sponsored by Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1775?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (15 May 2025).
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