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AIxBio Defense Sandbox Act

10/2/2024, 1:08 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9626

The "AIxBio Defense Sandbox Act" was introduced in the 118th Congress on September 17, 2024. This bill aims to establish a framework for the integration of artificial intelligence and biotechnology in defense applications. The specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill include creating a controlled experimental environment, or "sandbox," to test and evaluate the synergies between AI and biotechnology for defense purposes. The bill emphasizes research, collaboration, and innovation in leveraging these technologies to enhance national security capabilities. More detailed information can be found in the official PDF version of the bill located at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9626/BILLS-118hr9626ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 9626

Bill HR 9626 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill HR 9626 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2024.  Bill HR 9626's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9626

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9626

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9626

AIxBio Defense Sandbox Act
AIxBio Defense Sandbox Act
To direct the Department of Defense to develop a plan for the establishment of a secure computing and data storage environment for the testing of artificial intelligence trained on biological data, and for other purposes.

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