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To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes.
Summary
The AI for Secure Networks Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on how artificial intelligence technology can improve the security of telecommunications networks and any risks it may pose. The study will examine how AI can facilitate real-time threat detection, improve network resiliency and energy efficiency, and enhance security controls, as well as how AI can work with emerging technologies like Open Radio Access Networks and virtualized security systems. The Secretary must consult with the Federal Communications Commission and industry stakeholders on research and development activities related to AI and network security. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within one year, which may include legislative recommendations, and must provide an opportunity for public comment before submitting the report.
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Actions (2)
- Jan 30, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Jan 30, 2026 Introduced in House
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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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