WARP Act of 2026
Latest action (4 Jun 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The WARP Act of 2026 would direct the Secretary of Defense to study how the military’s growing use of artificial intelligence systems affects service members’ skills, judgment, and readiness. Beginning no later than August 2027, the Department would have to assess which military jobs are most at risk of “skill atrophy” from reliance on AI tools, evaluate when AI helps versus hinders performance, and determine whether current training and certification programs adequately prepare troops to operate if AI systems are degraded, unavailable, or under attack. A senior official would be designated to coordinate this work across the military branches, defense agencies, and research organizations such as the Army Research Institute, Office of Naval Research, and Air Force Research Laboratory.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense, its research arms, and military personnel across occupational specialties, particularly those whose duties increasingly involve AI-enabled systems. It does not change military operations directly but requires study, reporting, and eventual recommendations for training, doctrine, and policy updates.
The Secretary would submit an initial report to Congress within one year of enactment and a longitudinal follow-up report within three years, each followed by a briefing to House and Senate defense committees. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 4, 2026, by Senator Mark Kelly with Senator Cotton, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services, where it awaits further action before any vote.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on June 4, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 4683 do?
- The WARP Act of 2026 would direct the Secretary of Defense to study how the military’s growing use of artificial intelligence systems affects service members’ skills, judgment, and readiness. Beginning no later than August 2027, the Department would have to assess which military jobs are most at risk of “skill atrophy” from reliance on AI tools, evaluate when AI helps versus hinders performance, and determine whether current training and certification programs adequately prepare troops to operate if AI systems are degraded, unavailable, or under attack. A senior official would be designated to coordinate this work across the military branches, defense agencies, and research organizations such as the Army Research Institute, Office of Naval Research, and Air Force Research Laboratory. The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense, its research arms, and military personnel across occupational specialties, particularly those whose duties increasingly involve AI-enabled systems. It does not change military operations directly but requires study, reporting, and eventual recommendations for training, doctrine, and policy updates. The Secretary would submit an initial report to Congress within one year of enactment and a longitudinal follow-up report within three years, each followed by a briefing to House and Senate defense committees. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 4, 2026, by Senator Mark Kelly with Senator Cotton, and referred to the Committee on Armed Services, where it awaits further action before any vote.
- Has S. 4683 become law?
- Not yet. As of 4 Jun 2026, S. 4683 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 4683?
- S. 4683 was sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly [D-AZ] (Democrat-AZ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 4683?
- Introduced (4 Jun 2026).
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