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A bill to establish requirements for human judgment in the use of force by autonomous weapon systems used by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

6/5/2026, 12:14 PM

Summary of Bill S 4682

The bill, introduced in the 119th Congress, is focused on establishing requirements for human judgment in the use of force by autonomous weapon systems within the Department of Defense. Its purpose includes ensuring human oversight and control in the operation of such systems. Specific provisions likely outline guidelines for the use of autonomous weapons, emphasizing the role of human decision-making in critical situations. Further details on directives or actions proposed in the bill are not specified in the provided context.

Current Status of Bill S 4682

Bill S 4682 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2026. Bill S 4682 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 4, 2026.  Bill S 4682's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4682

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 S 4682

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4682

A bill to establish requirements for human judgment in the use of force by autonomous weapon systems used by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish requirements for human judgment in the use of force by autonomous weapon systems used by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

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