Bills · S 2604
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2604Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish the Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee, and for other purposes.
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a rapidly evolving technological area with significant implications for national security and the future of warfare. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could fundamentally change military capabilities, surveillance, and decision-making, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and severe risks.
If this bill becomes law, the Department of Defense will proactively study and plan for the advent of AGI, aiming to maintain U.S. military advantage, establish ethical guidelines for its use, and develop defenses against adversarial applications. This could lead to a more prepared and strategically positioned military in a high-tech future. If it doesn't become law, there's a risk the U.S. military could be less prepared for the impact of AGI, potentially lagging behind adversaries or failing to adequately address the complex ethical and operational challenges posed by these advanced systems. This bill represents a concerted effort to ensure the U.S. is not caught off guard by the next generation of artificial intelligence.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish the Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Steering Committee by April 1, 2026.
This initiates a formal, high-level effort within the Department of Defense to address the strategic implications of advanced AI.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the committee analyze current AGI technologies, assess adversaries' progress, and study military applications and threats.
This ensures a comprehensive evaluation of the AGI landscape from both a defensive and offensive perspective.
PROVISION 03
Directs the committee to develop a strategy for Department of Defense adoption of AGI, including ethical guidelines, resource needs, and public-private partnerships.
This provision aims to create a structured and responsible framework for integrating AGI into defense operations.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to congressional defense committees by January 31, 2027, with an unclassified portion made public.
This ensures transparency and accountability to Congress and the public regarding the committee's findings and recommendations.
PROVISION 05
Sets a sunset date for the committee's authorities and requirements on December 31, 2027.
This makes the committee a temporary, focused effort to address an urgent and rapidly evolving topic.
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R· South Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2604
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2604Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish the Artificial General Intelligence Steering Committee, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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