Technology

in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2026

HR 7622: Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

This bill directs U.S. agencies to support Iranian people's access to uncensored information and hold Iranian officials accountable for human rights abuses. It requires the State Department and FCC to report on technologies (like satellite networks and mesh systems) that could bypass internet restrictions in Iran, and authorizes $2 million annually to develop such tools. The bill also establishes a new "Iran Kleptocracy Initiative" at FinCEN to track corruption, freeze assets of Iranian regime officials and state-owned businesses, and coordinate with international partners. These measures apply to U.S. policy toward Iran but do not alter Iran's domestic laws; they focus on U.S. sanctions, technology development, and anti-corruption efforts targeting the Iranian regime.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes $2M annually to develop technologies (satellite/mesh systems) bypassing Iran's internet restrictions, directly expanding uncensored access via tech solutions.95% confidence

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passed · United States · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 7305: Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026

This bill establishes an Energy Threat Analysis Center to enhance cybersecurity collaboration between the U.S. government and the energy sector. It creates mechanisms for sharing classified and unclassified threat information, conducting joint threat analysis, and developing technical infrastructure for real-time threat detection and mitigation. The Center’s activities are exempt from public disclosure laws, and the Secretary has sole discretion over providing assistance to energy entities without creating enforceable rights for other entities. The bill directly affects energy sector operators (both private companies and government entities) by enabling structured threat intelligence sharing to improve sector-wide cyberresilience.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes cybersecurity center for energy sector threat sharing/detection, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 6152: Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

HR 6152, the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act, establishes an interagency task force to address foreign robocalls entering the United States. The task force, composed of the FCC, FTC, DOJ, and private sector representatives, will study the origins, impacts, and potential solutions to foreign robocalls and must submit a report to Congress within 360 days. The bill also modifies existing law to require FCC notices about robocall mitigation every three years instead of annually, and introduces a bond requirement for providers using the Robocall Mitigation Database. This legislation affects telecommunications providers, federal agencies, and all U.S. telephone users who receive unwanted calls. The bill aims to improve coordination between U.S. agencies and foreign countries in combating illegal robocalls through concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill addresses foreign robocalls as a cybersecurity and privacy threat, creating a task force to study solutions and adjust FCC reporting to protect consumers from scams and data breaches.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 3633: Middle Mile for Rural America Act

This bill extends the timeframe for funding middle-mile broadband infrastructure projects in rural areas under the Rural Electrification Act. It amends Section 602(g) by changing the period from 2018-2023 to 2026-2031, allowing rural communities more time to access and deploy this critical internet backbone infrastructure. Middle-mile infrastructure connects local networks to the broader internet, directly benefiting rural residents and businesses lacking reliable high-speed internet access. The change is a simple extension of an existing program's timeline without creating new funding or requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends funding window for rural broadband infrastructure, directly expanding internet access in underserved areas, a core technology policy objective.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · Senate May 6, 2025

S 1616: PRECISE Act of 2025

This bill, the PRECISE Act of 2025, increases financial incentives for farmers and ranchers to adopt precision agriculture technologies through existing USDA conservation programs. It defines "precision agriculture" as managing crop or livestock inputs (like fertilizer or water) with high spatial and temporal detail to improve efficiency, and "precision agriculture technology" as tools including GPS systems, soil sensors, and data software. Key provisions allow up to 90% cost coverage for adopting these technologies under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and add precision agriculture to eligibility for supplemental payments in the Conservation Stewardship Program. The bill directly affects agricultural producers participating in USDA conservation programs by expanding their access to funding for technology that aims to reduce input waste and support environmental quality.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes precision agriculture to optimize fertilizer/water use, reducing runoff and conserving resources per bill's focus on input efficiency.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides 90% cost coverage for precision agriculture tech adoption, directly funding GPS, soil sensors, and data software tools under USDA programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · House Mar 10, 2025

HR 2019: TLDR Act

The TLDR Act requires major online platforms (excluding small businesses) to provide simplified, accessible summaries of their terms of service. These summaries must appear at the top of terms pages and include key details like categories of user data processed, legal liabilities (e.g., arbitration clauses), historical terms changes, recent data breaches, and estimated reading time. Platforms must also display interactive data flow diagrams showing how user data is shared with third parties and provide full terms in an interactive format. Enforcement will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission under existing FTC Act provisions, with states allowed to pursue cases affecting 1,000+ residents.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates transparent data practices including user data categories, breaches, and sharing disclosures, directly enhancing data privacy and digital rights for users.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2026

HR 7124: Realigning Mobile Phone Biometrics for American Privacy Protection Act

HR 7124 prohibits the use of specific mobile biometric apps (Mobile Fortify and Mobile Identify) outside U.S. ports of entry, restricting them solely for border identification. It requires Homeland Security to remove these apps from all non-Department devices, ban sharing with other agencies, and destroy U.S. citizens' captured biometric data (photos/fingerprints) within 12 hours of collection at ports of entry. The bill directly affects U.S. citizens whose biometric data is collected during border processing. Key mechanisms include mandatory app removal, remote deactivation of unauthorized installations, and strict data destruction timelines.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts biometric data retention to 12 hours, bans cross-agency sharing, and limits app use - directly protects citizens' privacy data per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 1290: Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025

This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop and maintain workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, including a mandatory artificial intelligence framework published within 540 days of enactment. The frameworks must define skills, roles, and pathways for technical and non-technical fields like ethics, supply chain security, and career transitions for individuals with nontraditional backgrounds. NIST must update frameworks every three years, include professional skills and multilingual resources, and report to Congress on progress. These frameworks aim to guide education, training, and hiring across government, industry, and educational institutions. The bill specifically mandates an AI workforce framework and updates to the existing cybersecurity framework (NICE), with regular congressional reporting.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates NIST to develop mandatory AI workforce frameworks, advancing tech development and including ethics/supply chain security pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2817: Coastal Broadband Deployment Act

HR 2817, the Coastal Broadband Deployment Act, exempts certain broadband infrastructure projects in floodplains from standard federal environmental and historic preservation reviews. It directly affects telecom companies seeking to deploy or modify broadband facilities entirely within floodplains (as defined by federal regulations) and requiring Federal Communications Commission (FCC) permits. The bill removes the need for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and historic preservation assessments under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for these specific projects. This change streamlines the approval process for broadband infrastructure in coastal floodplain areas without altering the underlying FCC permitting requirements.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts broadband projects in floodplains from NEPA environmental reviews, directly weakening federal environmental review requirements for infrastructure deployments.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves environmental review barriers for broadband deployment, directly expanding internet access infrastructure in floodplains.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6530: AI Training for National Security Act

The AI Training for National Security Act (HR 6530) requires the Department of Defense to update its mandatory annual cybersecurity training for military personnel and DoD civilian employees to include content on the cybersecurity risks unique to artificial intelligence. This revision must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment. The training will specifically address challenges like AI system vulnerabilities and adversarial attacks on AI tools. The bill directly affects all Armed Forces members and DoD civilian employees required to undergo annual cybersecurity training.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates DoD cybersecurity training updates to address AI vulnerabilities and adversarial attacks, enhancing AI security protocols per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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