Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
AI-Ready Networks Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The AI-Ready Networks Act directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to produce a report on how artificial intelligence is being integrated into the United States' commercial telecommunications infrastructure. This report must be published in the Federal Register and on the NTIA website within 18 months of the Act's enactment. The report is required to cover specific matters including standards-setting, industry use cases, workforce trends, and network security. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary must publish a draft report for public comment one year after enactment. To prepare the report, the Assistant Secretary must consult with various federal agencies, government entities, and industry representatives.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The report includes recommendations to leverage AI to enhance the security and integrity of telecommunications networks.
- Scored +1
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
By analyzing AI integration in telecommunications, the report helps ensure the future of network availability and integrity.
- Scored +1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The Act includes provisions for public comment and transparency regarding AI deployment in networks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Network Reliability: The report seeks recommendations on using artificial intelligence to improve the security, integrity, and availability of telecommunications networks (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Workforce Preparedness: The bill calls for recommendations to address workforce trends and needs within the telecommunications industry as it integrates artificial intelligence (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Increased Transparency and Trust: The report aims to provide recommendations on how industry practices and government guidance can support transparency, accountability, and public trust regarding artificial intelligence in networks (Section 2(b)(5)).
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Public Input Opportunities: The Act requires the Assistant Secretary to publish a draft report and accept public comments, allowing people to have a voice in the final version of the report (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The report includes recommendations to leverage AI to enhance the security and integrity of telecommunications networks.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — By analyzing AI integration in telecommunications, the report helps ensure the future of network availability and integrity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The Act includes provisions for public comment and transparency regarding AI deployment in networks.
- 3/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California