GUARD Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Dec 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
The GUARD Act of 2025, introduced in the Senate, would authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish one or more National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institutes. These institutes would focus on research challenges and foundational science for artificial intelligence in the national security and defense sectors. They would foster partnerships among various public and private organizations, aiming to translate research into practical applications that enhance national security capabilities and support workforce development in artificial intelligence.
The institutes would be located at eligible host institutions in the United States, such as universities that conduct Department of Defense-sponsored research or senior military colleges. The Secretary of Defense could award financial assistance for up to two five-year periods to these institutes for activities like managing data sets, developing testbeds for AI systems, conducting relevant research and education, and providing access to computing resources.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. However, according to the official CRS summary, provisions of this bill were incorporated into other enacted legislation, making further activity on this specific bill unlikely.
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Timeline
11 Dec 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 3454 do?
- The GUARD Act of 2025, introduced in the Senate, would authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish one or more National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institutes. These institutes would focus on research challenges and foundational science for artificial intelligence in the national security and defense sectors. They would foster partnerships among various public and private organizations, aiming to translate research into practical applications that enhance national security capabilities and support workforce development in artificial intelligence. The institutes would be located at eligible host institutions in the United States, such as universities that conduct Department of Defense-sponsored research or senior military colleges. The Secretary of Defense could award financial assistance for up to two five-year periods to these institutes for activities like managing data sets, developing testbeds for AI systems, conducting relevant research and education, and providing access to computing resources. This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. However, according to the official CRS summary, provisions of this bill were incorporated into other enacted legislation, making further activity on this specific bill unlikely.
- Has S. 3454 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3454. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3454?
- S. 3454 was sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3454?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (11 Dec 2025).
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