Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 authorizes funding for U.S. intelligence activities and establishes new rules for how intelligence agencies operate. Key provisions include creating a new task force to monitor military threats from China regarding Taiwan, strengthening intelligence sharing with allies in the Indo-Pacific and Israel, and setting strict guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence, including prohibitions on certain models and requirements for labeling AI outputs. The bill also expands restrictions on purchasing equipment from specific foreign nations, mandates better protection for trade secrets, and outlines procedures for handling sensitive information about U.S. persons.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 20, 2026
Last action Aug 5, 2026
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Aug 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
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May 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Cotton. Without written report.
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Tom Cotton
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