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signed · United States · Senate May 11, 2026

S 98: Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025

S 98, the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a vetting process for applicants seeking new high-cost universal service fund funding to deploy rural broadband networks. It mandates that applicants prove they have the technical, financial, and operational capabilities, along with a sound business plan, to build and operate the proposed network as defined by the FCC. The bill also sets minimum penalties of $9,000 per violation for applicants who fail to meet pre-authorization requirements, with penalties not falling below 30% of the awarded funding. This directly affects entities applying for federal broadband deployment grants in rural areas.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates FCC vetting for rural broadband funding to ensure technical/financial capability, directly expanding internet access in underserved areas per technology policy definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities

in committee · United States · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 3614: Internet Application I.D. Act

This bill requires internet services (like apps or websites) owned by, storing data in, or accessed by foreign adversary countries to clearly disclose three key facts to U.S. users: (1) whether the service is owned by a foreign adversary country, (2) if user data is stored there, and (3) if those countries can access the data. It applies to services meeting specific ownership or data storage criteria defined in the bill. Violating these disclosure rules would be treated as an unfair or deceptive practice under the FTC Act, with enforcement handled by the Federal Trade Commission. The bill targets services linked to countries designated under existing U.S. law as "foreign adversaries," directly affecting users who download or use those platforms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency for foreign-owned services regarding data ownership/access, strengthening user data privacy protections through mandatory disclosures.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6489: SAFE BOTs Act

The SAFE BOTs Act requires chatbot providers to clearly disclose when a chatbot is artificial intelligence (not a human) at the start of interactions and when users ask about its nature. It mandates providers to share crisis hotline resources if a minor mentions suicide or self-harm, and to automatically suggest breaks after 3 hours of continuous use. The law also requires policies to address harmful content like sexual material, gambling, or substance use during interactions with minors (under age 17). Violations are enforced by the FTC as deceptive practices, with states allowed to sue for additional protections.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure, crisis resources for minors, and harmful content policies to protect users and promote transparency in AI interactions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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passed · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 1343: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

HR 1343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create a plan tracking the processing of Form 299 applications. These applications authorize communications facilities (like cell towers) on public lands managed by the Interior Department or Agriculture Department. The plan must detail how the government will track acceptance, processing, and disposal of these forms, improve transparency for applicants, and address implementation barriers. This procedural bill affects broadband providers and applicants seeking land access for communications infrastructure, without changing land use policies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStreamlines broadband infrastructure deployment tracking, enabling faster expansion of internet access - directly advances technology access policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 3410: A bill to establish Federal agency technology and artificial intelligence talent teams to improve competitive service hiring practices, and for other purposes.

This bill establishes federal agency "technology and AI talent teams" to improve hiring for technology and artificial intelligence roles in the competitive service (standard federal jobs). It creates centralized teams at agencies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to develop better job postings, technical assessments (like coding tests or work exercises), and share hiring tools across government. The bill requires agencies to phase out reliance on self-assessment exams for these roles within five years, instead using expert-developed evaluations. These changes directly affect federal agencies hiring for tech/AI positions and job seekers applying for those roles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes federal tech/AI talent teams to improve competitive hiring for technology roles, strengthening government tech workforce capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate May 7, 2025

S 1633: TEST AI Act of 2025

The TEST AI Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program to develop measurement standards for artificial intelligence (AI) systems used by federal agencies. It requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create testbeds (controlled testing environments) and form a working group - including government, private sector, and academic representatives but excluding citizens of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran - to define standards covering reliability, security, privacy, and bias in AI systems. Within two years, NIST must develop testbeds to demonstrate these standards, and after the first demonstration, submit a report to Congress detailing findings and recommendations. The bill aims to create consistent evaluation methods for federal AI use, ensuring systems are safe, effective, and secure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates NIST to develop AI standards covering security, privacy, and reliability, advancing data privacy and cybersecurity protections for federal AI systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

SRES 490: A resolution affirming the critical importance of preserving the United States' advantage in artificial intelligence and ensuring that the United States achieves and maintains artificial intelligence dominance.

SRES 490 is a Senate resolution (not a bill) that affirms the U.S. Senate's position on maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence. It states that preserving U.S. AI dominance is critical for national security, economic competitiveness, and global influence, particularly in countering China's AI investments and reliance on U.S. chips. The resolution supports existing policies like export controls on advanced chips and emphasizes prioritizing U.S. companies' access to AI resources while restricting adversaries' access. It does not create new laws or alter current policy but expresses the Senate's endorsement of the White House AI Action Plan and ongoing efforts to secure U.S. technological advantages.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyResolution explicitly affirms U.S. AI dominance as critical for national security and economic competitiveness, supporting policies to advance U.S. tech leadership and counter China's AI investments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 2010: TERMS Act

The TERMS Act (S 2010) requires online service providers (like social media platforms, apps, and websites requiring user accounts) to clearly disclose their acceptable use policies and provide advance written notice before restricting user accounts. Specifically, providers must explain prohibited actions, enforcement methods, appeal options, and how outside activities (e.g., social media posts) might lead to account restrictions. They must also publish annual reports detailing how many users were restricted, by what policy violation, and how many appeals succeeded. These requirements aim to increase transparency for users and promote informed choices about online services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency in platform policies, enhancing user rights and data privacy protections for digital platforms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Digital Government Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1705: Chip Security Act

S 1705, the Chip Security Act, requires U.S. companies exporting specific advanced integrated circuits (used in AI systems and high-performance computing) to install location verification technology before shipping them abroad. It directly affects manufacturers and exporters of chips classified under U.S. export control numbers like 3A090 or 4A090. The bill mandates that these chips include security mechanisms to verify their location and prevent diversion or tampering, with companies needing to report suspicious activity like unauthorized location changes. The Commerce Secretary must implement these requirements within 180 days and conduct annual assessments to update security standards. This aims to strengthen compliance with export laws and protect national security by securing chip supply chains.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates location verification security for exported chips to prevent tampering, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures for advanced technology exports.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate May 1, 2025

S 1549: Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require community water systems to implement cybersecurity training and planning. It directly affects public water suppliers serving residential areas by mandating training on protecting against cyberattacks and responding to incidents. Key provisions include adding specific cybersecurity topics to required training programs and extending the implementation timeframe for these requirements to 2026-2031. The changes update existing safety protocols to address evolving digital threats to water infrastructure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity training and planning for water systems, directly enhancing protections against cyberattacks per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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