HB9729Introduced in the House
Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act of 2026
Introduced by Don Beyer, District VA-8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the use of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence-enabled systems by the Armed Forces is subject to appropriate levels of human command responsibility, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
July 16, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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