To establish a Joint Autonomy Office in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

HR 3168 establishes a Joint Autonomy Office within the Department of Defense to coordinate and accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous systems across all military domains (land, air, maritime, and space). The Office will centralize data access, coordinate with existing programs like Robotic Combat Vehicles, and create a classification system for different autonomy levels to guide resource allocation and planning. It also requires a detailed plan to address gaps in funding, acquisition processes, and testing for autonomous systems, with regular updates to Congress. The Office will operate for seven years, with potential extensions, and is authorized $55 million for fiscal year 2024.