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AI for Secure Networks Act

To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.

Introduced Jan 30, 2026

Latest action (Sep 16, 2026) Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.

Referred to
Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Issues
Technology & Privacy
Legislative subjects (7)
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsTelephone and wireless communication

Summary
  • Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the impacts of artificial intelligence technology on the security of telecommunications networks.
  • Requires the study to analyze how AI can be used to improve telecommunications networks, including threat detection, malware prevention, resiliency, interoperability, and energy efficiency.
  • Requires the study to examine how AI can improve network security through Open Radio Access Network technology, virtualized security technology, and network security controls such as firewalls and network segmentation.
  • Requires the study to analyze risks that AI technology poses to telecommunications network security.
  • Requires the Secretary to consult with the Federal Communications Commission and industry stakeholders during the study.
  • Requires the Secretary to submit a report on the study's results to Congress within one year, which may include legislative recommendations, after providing an opportunity for public comment.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
4 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Robert Menendez’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • Employer not reported $63,050
  • LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP $24,050
  • BGR GROUP $13,750
  • URBY $13,300
  • CARELLA BYRNE $13,200

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Robert Menendez → · Outside spending →

Actions (7)
  1. Sep 16, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0. · house
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
  3. Sep 1, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. · house
  4. Sep 1, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
  5. Jan 30, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. · house
  6. Jan 30, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
  7. Jan 30, 2026 Introduced in House

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  • S 3923 — Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (shares 6 subjects)
  • HR 9339 — Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act (shares 6 subjects)
  • S 4615 — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (shares 6 subjects)
  • S 4407 — CHATBOT Act (shares 6 subjects)
  • S 3900 — Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 (shares 6 subjects)
  • HR 9770 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (shares 6 subjects)
  • HR 7757 — KIDS Act (shares 6 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • HR 7783 — AI-Ready Networks Act · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · Cong. 119 79%
  • HR 9363 — AI Security and Innovation Act · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · Cong. 119 76%
  • HR 6304 — AI for America Act · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · Cong. 119 71%
  • S 3202 — Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act of 2025 · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Cong. 119 70%
  • S 5061 — Secure A.I. Development Act of 2026 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Cong. 119 67%
  • S 2938 — Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act of 2025 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Cong. 119 66%

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Jan 30, 2026

Only one text version is on file, so there’s no earlier version to compare against yet.

Committee action

What happened to this bill in committee — the meetings where it was considered and every recorded vote taken on it.

Meetings where this bill was on the agenda

Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 30, 2026

Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Pfluger, Ms. McClellan, and Mr. Landsman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “AI for Secure Networks Act”.

SEC. 2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY AND THE SECURITY OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS.

(a) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study on the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, which shall include an analysis of—

(1) how artificial intelligence technology may be used to improve telecommunications networks, including by facilitating—

(A) real-time threat and malware detection and zero trust security solutions;

(B) increased resiliency and interoperability;

(C) improved energy efficiency; and

(D) integrated sensing and communications;

(2) how artificial intelligence technology may be used in connection with Open Radio Access Network technology to increase the security of telecommunications networks;

(3) how artificial intelligence technology may be used in connection with virtualized security technology to increase the security of telecommunications networks;

(4) how artificial intelligence technology may be used to improve network security controls through firewalls and network segmentation; and

(5) any risks artificial intelligence technology poses for the security of telecommunications networks.

(b) Consultation.—For purposes of the study conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Federal Communications Commission and industry stakeholders with respect to the use of artificial intelligence technology to improve the security of telecommunications networks, including with respect to research and development activities.

(c) Report.—

(1) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), which may include legislative recommendations.

(2) Opportunity for public comment.—Prior to the submission of the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such report.

(d) Secretary Defined.—In this section, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information. <all>

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