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H.R. 7294, the AI for Secure Networks Act, cleared a committee markup on September 1, 2026.

H.R. 7294 — AI for Secure Networks Act

Cybersecurity

What it does

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to study how artificial intelligence can improve the security of U.S. telecommunications networks, including applications in threat detection, network resilience, and emerging technologies like Open Radio Access Networks. The study must consult with the FCC and industry stakeholders, and the Secretary must report findings and legislative recommendations to Congress within one year, with a public comment period before final submission.

Quorum's transparency scan gave AI for Secure Networks Act a moderate transparency flag.

What happens next

H.R. 7294 cleared a committee markup. Next step: the committee votes to report it out.

Who is behind it

Filed by Robert Menendez. Cosponsored by August Pfluger, Greg Landsman, Jennifer McClellan and Troy Carter.

Correlative observation from public records — not evidence of coordination or wrongdoing, and not financial advice.
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