Technology

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3855: United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026

The FUTURES Act (S 3855) establishes a formal U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate joint development and integration of defense technologies. It directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to identify Israeli-origin technologies for rapid adoption into American military systems, focusing on areas like counter-drone systems, missile defense, AI, cyber security, and directed energy. The bill authorizes $150 million annually (2027-2029) for this initiative, requiring regular reports to Congress on progress, technology transitions, and industry partnerships. This policy directly affects U.S. defense contractors, Israeli defense firms, and military acquisition programs by creating new pathways to incorporate Israeli innovations into U.S. systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI and cybersecurity development for defense tech cooperation, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities as stated in bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4506: Securing Global Telecommunications Act

HR 4506, the Securing Global Telecommunications Act, requires the U.S. Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive strategy within 90 days to promote secure telecommunications infrastructure globally. The strategy must address mobile networks, data centers, 6G technology, and satellite systems, focusing on countering untrusted vendors (like Huawei) and supporting U.S. and allied "trusted" technology providers. It mandates reports on Chinese and Russian influence at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and opportunities for multilateral cooperation with allies to finance secure infrastructure projects. The bill directly affects U.S. agencies (State Department, FCC, USAID), foreign countries using telecommunications infrastructure, and global technology standards at the ITU.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates secure telecom strategy countering untrusted vendors (e.g., Huawei) and prioritizes 'trusted' providers, directly enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HRES 211: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to ‘‘Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales’’; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1156) to amend the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1968) making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HRES 211 is a procedural resolution that allows the U.S. House of Representatives to debate and vote on three specific legislative measures. It enables consideration of H.J. Res. 25 (which would disapprove an IRS rule requiring brokers to report digital asset sales), H.R. 1156 (which would extend fraud statute of limitations for unemployment programs), and H.R. 1968 (which would fund government operations through September 2025). The resolution waives standard procedural objections and sets time limits for debate on each measure. This resolution itself does not change policy but facilitates the House’s review of these three bills.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyEnables disapproval of IRS rule requiring digital asset broker reporting, reducing regulatory oversight on digital transactions.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 16, 2025

S 3495: Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act

The Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act makes it illegal to use AI to impersonate people for fraudulent purposes, such as creating fake voices or images to scam consumers. It requires clear disclosure when AI is used in phone calls or text messages, so people know they're interacting with technology rather than a real person. The bill establishes an advisory group with FTC, FCC, and industry representatives to develop best practices for preventing these scams and mandates regular reports on AI-enabled fraud. The law aims to protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated scams, which cost over $1.4 billion in 2024 alone.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents AI scams via disclosure mandates and FTC/FCC oversight, enhancing consumer protection against fraudulent AI use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 3308: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025

The Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025 regulates AI systems that make decisions affecting people's lives, such as employment, housing, healthcare, credit, and education. It requires developers and deployers to conduct pre-deployment evaluations and annual impact assessments by independent auditors to prevent discrimination and harm. The law mandates clear consumer disclosures about AI use, provides the right to human alternatives for AI-driven decisions, and creates enforcement mechanisms through the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. It also includes whistleblower protections for employees reporting violations and requires transparency about how AI systems operate.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates AI impact assessments to prevent discrimination in housing decisions, directly aligning with preventing housing discrimination (key support indicator).95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates anti-discrimination assessments for AI in employment decisions, protecting workers' rights from biased algorithmic hiring and promotion systems.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI systems to prevent discrimination in key areas, requiring audits, disclosures, and human alternatives for consumer protection as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 25, 2025

S 2164: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025

The Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025 requires companies that deploy automated decision systems for critical areas like employment, housing, healthcare, and financial services (known as "covered entities") to conduct impact assessments before and after deployment. These assessments must evaluate fairness, privacy, security, and potential negative impacts on consumers, particularly for protected groups like racial minorities, women, and people with disabilities. Covered entities must document these assessments and submit annual summary reports to the Federal Trade Commission, which will make anonymized versions publicly available in a searchable online repository. The law applies to companies with over $50 million in annual revenue or those handling data for over 1 million consumers. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability around automated decision systems that significantly affect people's lives.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates impact assessments for housing algorithms to prevent discrimination against protected groups, directly addressing tenant protection and anti-discrimination in housing decisions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires impact assessments for fairness, privacy, and security in automated systems, aligning with consumer protection and data privacy regulations in critical sectors.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 3, 2025

HR 3693: To prohibit the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining a database that contains data collected through, or facilitates, the biometric identity verification of a citizen of the United States, and for other purposes.

HR 3693 prohibits all federal agencies from creating or maintaining databases that store biometric data used for verifying U.S. citizens' identities. The bill specifically bans databases containing information like fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris patterns collected through biometric identity verification systems. It applies directly to every federal agency, preventing them from using such technology for citizen identification purposes. This is a clear policy change restricting federal data collection practices related to biometric identification.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits federal biometric databases, restricting government use of facial recognition/fingerprints for identity verification, directly limiting technology application in citizen identification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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failed · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HRES 282: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

HRES 282 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for debating and voting on four specific legislative items in the House. It enables consideration of two resolutions disapproving Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules (one on overdraft lending by large banks, another on digital payment apps), a bill limiting court injunctions (H.R. 1526), and a bill requiring U.S. citizenship proof for federal voting registration (H.R. 22). The resolution waives objections to these items and allocates one hour of debate for each, equally divided between committee chairs and ranking members. This resolution itself does not change policy but streamlines the process for the House to vote on the underlying bills and disapproval resolutions.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyEnables disapproval of CFPB rule defining digital payment app regulations, removing oversight on technology companies' market practices.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 6067: Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025

This bill amends the Communications Act to expand eligibility for universal service funding to tribal lands and areas with high populations of Native American residents. It updates existing rules by adding these areas to the "high cost areas" category that qualify for federal broadband support programs. The change directly affects tribal communities and residents in designated areas by making them eligible for funding to improve internet access.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly expands federal broadband funding to tribal lands, directly increasing internet access for underserved communities, aligning with technology policy goals of digital equity and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1085: MedShield Act of 2025

The MedShield Act of 2025 establishes a new pandemic preparedness program under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), requiring the use of artificial intelligence to improve national biodefense. It directs HHS to create a system for real-time pathogen tracking, accelerate vaccine development, and optimize treatment distribution using AI tools, as outlined in Section 3(c). The program mandates annual funding of $300 million in 2025, increasing to $500 million by 2029 (Section 6), and requires a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment (Section 4). This bill directly affects federal agencies coordinating pandemic response and aims to create a continuous, integrated system for addressing biological threats, replacing ad-hoc efforts like Operation Warp Speed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates $300M+ annual funding for HHS pandemic program including real-time pathogen tracking, vaccine development, and treatment distribution, directly advancing public health programs under healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI tools for biodefense program with $300M+ annual funding for pathogen tracking and vaccine development95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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