HB9729U.S. Congress2025 sessionIntroduced
Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act of 2026
Plain-language summary
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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History
Jul 16, 2026
HIntroduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
HReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Progress
IntroducedJul 16, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
DB
Rep. Don Beyer (D)Prime sponsor
TB
Rep. Tom Barrett (R)
SJ
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D)
VF
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D)
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