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To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the use of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence-enabled systems by the Armed Forces is subject to appropriate levels of human command responsibility, and for other purposes.

7/17/2026, 11:31 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9729

The bill "To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the use of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence-enabled systems by the Armed Forces is subject to appropriate levels of human command responsibility, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 16, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 9729

Bill HR 9729 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2026. Bill HR 9729 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2026.  Bill HR 9729's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of July 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9729

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9729

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9729

To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the use of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence-enabled systems by the Armed Forces is subject to appropriate levels of human command responsibility, and for other purposes.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the use of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence-enabled systems by the Armed Forces is subject to appropriate levels of human command responsibility, and for other purposes.

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