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119-hr-7294119th Congress

AI for Secure Networks Act

Sponsored By: Representative Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

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Summary

A federal study of AI's effects on telecommunications security. This bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to analyze how artificial intelligence can both strengthen and threaten U.S. telecom networks and to deliver findings to Congress within one year.

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  • Telecommunications companies and network operators would receive a federal analysis of how AI can boost defenses through real-time threat and malware detection, zero-trust solutions, resiliency, energy efficiency, Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) integration, virtualized security, firewalls, and network segmentation.
  • Federal agencies and lawmakers would be consulted and would get a report to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation within one year, which may include legislative recommendations.
  • Industry stakeholders and the public would be invited to participate in consultations and would have an opportunity to submit public comments before the report is finalized.
  • Researchers and standards bodies would see the study examine AI-related research and development, interoperability, and integrated sensing and communications to inform technical and policy options.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/2/2026

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