Jim Banks (R-IN)
Insider Threat Reporting and Security Guidance Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to set up reporting rules and voluntary guidance for large artificial intelligence contractors working with the military. It targets companies that have large Department of Defense contracts and massive spending on artificial intelligence research. Contractors must report their security measures and notify the military quickly if a serious national security incident occurs. The Secretary of Defense must also share this critical incident information with specific congressional committees. Finally, the bill requires reports to Congress on how these rules and guidelines are working.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires major artificial intelligence contractors working with the Department of Defense to report detailed security policies, access controls, and insider threat mitigations to protect national security systems.
- Scored +6
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill establishes mandatory reporting rules and security standards for large artificial intelligence contractors with significant research expenditures.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation mandates prompt notification of acute national security incidents to congressional defense committees and requires an implementation report to Congress.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthens National Security and Defense Protection: Section 2(b)(1) requires the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations that protect Department of Defense systems, personnel, and supply chains from counterintelligence and security risks. This helps keep our country safe by holding major defense contractors to higher security standards.
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Quick Warning on Security Breaches: Section 2(b)(3)(A) forces artificial intelligence contractors to notify the Secretary of Defense within 72 hours of discovering an acute national security risk or incident. This fast warning system ensures that officials we voted for can act quickly to contain threats before they cause widespread harm.
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Keeps Congress Accountable and Informed: Section 2(b)(3)(C) requires the Secretary of Defense to notify the Senate and House Armed Services Committees within seven days of receiving an acute security incident report. This provision ensures that our elected representatives are kept in the loop and can oversee how major artificial intelligence security threats are handled.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that impose direct negative consequences or burdens on individual people or groups of citizens in the United States.
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation mandates prompt notification of acute national security incidents to congressional defense committees and requires an implementation report to Congress. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the Secretary of Defense new authority to issue federal regulations and reporting requirements for artificial intelligence contractors.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires major artificial intelligence contractors working with the Department of Defense to report detailed security policies, access controls, and insider threat mitigations to protect national security systems.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill establishes mandatory reporting rules and security standards for large artificial intelligence contractors with significant research expenditures.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Strengthening the cybersecurity and defense supply chain of military contractors enhances overall national defense capabilities which benefits veterans and service members.
- 9/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York