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U.S. Congress · HB9729 · 2025 session

Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act of 2026

IntroducedReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services · Jul 16, 2026

In plain language

Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure autonomous weapons systems and AI-enabled military systems remain subject to appropriate human command responsibility. Applies to the Armed Forces' use of AI in weapons systems.

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Legislative history

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  1. Jul 16, 2026HouseReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  2. Jul 16, 2026HouseIntroduced in House