A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a policy for the Department of Defense on maximizing autonomy and artificial intelligence systems, to establish requirements relating to Department review and verification of autonomous weapon systems, and artificial intelligence capabilities, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Establishes a policy for the Department of Defense to maximize autonomy and artificial intelligence in its systems, and requires the Department to review and verify autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities. Requires the Department to ensure these systems meet certain standards.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 8, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects the Department of Defense, requiring it to develop and implement a policy on autonomous and artificial intelligence systems, which could impact the development and use of these technologies in military operations. It also affects defense contractors and manufacturers of autonomous weapon systems, as they will need to comply with the new review and verification requirements.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
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Documents
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Bill Details
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