Technology

in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4586: Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026

The Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026 directs U.S. national security agencies to evaluate whether specific communications equipment and services from seven Chinese companies pose a risk to national security. If these agencies fail to make a determination within a year or find the technology risky, the Federal Communications Commission must add the equipment to a banned list that prevents U.S. telecom providers from using it. The law also requires the Secretary of Defense to decide if these same entities should be classified as Chinese military companies operating in the United States. This process directly affects telecommunications companies and federal agencies responsible for maintaining secure communication networks.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts access to specific communications technologies by mandating bans on equipment deemed risky, limiting the availability of certain tech services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate May 18, 2026

S 4557: Outage Refund Protection Act

The Outage Refund Protection Act requires large cable, satellite, internet, and telephone providers to automatically credit customers' bills when service outages last four hours or longer. These credits are calculated as one-thirtieth of the monthly rate for each day of unavailability, and any excess amount must be refunded within 30 days if the customer cancels their service. The bill also mandates that providers improve customer service by extending accessibility requirements, recording support calls, and eliminating fees for reaching a representative, while prohibiting refunds for pre-planned maintenance that customers were notified about in advance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates refunds for service outages and improves customer service accessibility, protecting consumers from unreliable tech providers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate May 18, 2026

S 4555: GAME Act of 2026

The GAME Act of 2026 prohibits large digital advertising platforms from showing targeted ads for sports gambling to anyone under 18 years old. This ban takes effect one year after the law is passed and applies to major social media sites, search engines, and ad networks that have over 100 million monthly users. The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for enforcing the rule, with repeated violations potentially leading to criminal fines of up to $100,000 per ad instance. The legislation defines specific types of data used for targeting, such as precise location tracking and unique device identifiers, while excluding simple context-based ads or those requested directly by users.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates tech platforms to protect minors from targeted gambling ads, enhancing consumer protection and digital safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · United States · House May 12, 2026

HR 8743: SMART Kids Act

The SMART Kids Act directs the Surgeon General to create evidence-based guidelines on daily screen time limits for children across six specific age groups. To ensure objectivity, the Surgeon General must work with an independent expert panel that has no financial conflicts of interest before finalizing these recommendations. Once completed, the guidelines will be published online and submitted to Congress within one year of the law's enactment. This legislation does not impose new legal restrictions on families but instead establishes a federal process for generating health advice on device usage.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill mandates screen time limits for children, effectively restricting usage of technology devices.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8479: Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act

This bill, known as the Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act, aims to combat the spread of misleading deepfakes by requiring clear labeling for content created or significantly altered by artificial intelligence. It mandates that developers of AI applications embed machine-readable watermarks and metadata into audio and visual files to identify their AI origins, while also requiring online platforms to display this information to users. To support these efforts, the legislation directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to form task forces that will develop technical standards for content verification and establish guidelines for privacy and interoperability. Enforcement of these labeling requirements will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which can penalize violations as unfair or deceptive practices and may approve self-regulatory guidelines to help companies achieve compliance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI labeling and watermarks to protect consumers from deceptive content, enhancing digital safety and privacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HR 7558: AIMS Act of 2025

The AIMS Act of 2025 directs the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to jointly adopt and use interoperable software for sharing medical images and related data across their respective facilities and authorized external providers. This legislation requires the two agencies to create a detailed plan within 180 days that outlines a timeline, projected costs, and the selection of specific technology solutions capable of enabling real-time data exchange between different electronic health record systems. The mandated technology must support mobile access, allow patients to manage their own health data, and adhere to established security and accessibility standards to reduce delays caused by physical media transfers. Additionally, the bill establishes a reporting framework where the agencies must regularly update Congress on their progress and provide metrics on cost and time savings achieved through these interoperability efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates interoperable software to improve data exchange and patient access to medical records across Defense and VA facilities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes interoperable software and real-time data exchange, advancing technology adoption in healthcare systems.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill improves veteran healthcare by enabling interoperable medical data sharing between Defense and VA, enhancing care coordination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jun 18, 2026

HR 8671: Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act of 2026

The Bank Fraud Technology Advancement Act of 2026 directs federal banking agencies to conduct a comprehensive study on how banks and credit unions use advanced fraud detection tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning. This study will examine the effectiveness of these technologies, identify barriers for smaller community financial institutions, and analyze issues related to data sharing and regulatory clarity. Within 18 months of enactment, the agencies must submit a public report with their findings and recommendations to Congress on how to improve fraud prevention. Following the study, the bill allows the agencies to launch a voluntary pilot program designed to help smaller banks access shared fraud detection tools and technical support.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates a study to advance fraud detection tools like AI and ML, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting financial institutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act

The Foreign Service Modernization Act aims to reform the U.S. diplomatic workforce by updating recruitment, training, and management policies. It requires the State Department to recruit more broadly from community colleges and technical schools, establish a new Veterans and Foreign Service Pathway Program, and create a pilot Diplomatic Reserve Corps to handle crises. The bill also mandates comprehensive training on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and crisis leadership, while strengthening protections for officers pursuing external education and clarifying rules for promotions and assignments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates comprehensive training on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence for the diplomatic workforce, directly enhancing technological preparedness.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a new Veterans and Foreign Service Pathway Program to improve veteran employment and recruitment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4459: Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes broadband access via satellite study, expanding internet connectivity in Appalachia.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8486: Data Driven Suicide Prevention and Outreach Act of 2026

This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund nonprofit and research organizations in developing artificial intelligence tools that predict suicide risks among veterans. Selected organizations will create models that combine military service records with clinical health data to identify risk factors, with a focus on areas experiencing high suicide rates and long wait times for mental health care. The program prioritizes applicants capable of building secure, interoperable systems that can be shared across the VA network, though the resulting technology remains the intellectual property of the winning organizations. Funding for this pilot initiative is authorized until September 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to fund AI tools for suicide prevention and mental health care access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds the development of AI tools to predict suicide risks among veterans, directly advancing technology application for public health.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a grant program to fund AI tools for predicting and preventing veteran suicide, directly strengthening mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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