Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026

The Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 establishes strict oversight for the Department of Defense regarding the use of artificial intelligence in high-stakes military operations. It mandates that any AI application involving nuclear weapons, lethal targeting, cyber operations, or autonomous weapon systems must undergo rigorous testing, legal review, and continuous monitoring before deployment. The law also requires contractors developing these systems to report security incidents within specific timeframes and prohibits the use of AI for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons without a lawful basis. Additionally, the bill creates a special process requiring explicit congressional approval for any fully autonomous weapon systems that do not fall under limited exceptions for local defense or non-lethal force.