What does Preamble of American Security Robotics Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To prohibit executive agencies from procuring or operating certain unmanned ground vehicle systems, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict the acquisition and use of specific unmanned ground vehicle systems by executive agencies.

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Security Robotics Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the American Security Robotics Act of 2026.

What does PROHIBITION ON THE PROCUREMENT AND OPERATION OF COVERED of American Security Robotics Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits the procurement and operation of 'covered unmanned ground vehicle systems' by executive agencies. A 'covered unmanned ground vehicle system' is defined as one manufactured or assembled by a 'covered foreign entity'. A 'covered foreign entity' is domiciled in a 'covered nation', subject to foreign government influence, or a subsidiary/affiliate thereof. The prohibition on procurement is immediate, while the prohibition on operation begins one year after the Act's enactment. Federal funds cannot be used to procure or operate covered unmanned ground vehicle systems, also beginning one year after enactment. An exemption exists for agencies (Department of Homeland Security, Defense, State, and Justice) if the procurement/operation is in the national interest and meets specific criteria. These criteria include research, evaluation, training, testing, cybersecurity development, counter-terrorism, counterintelligence, or investigations, or demonstrating that the system cannot transfer data to a covered foreign entity and poses no cybersecurity risk.

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American Security Robotics Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits U.S. executive agencies from acquiring or using unmanned ground vehicle systems manufactured or assembled by entities linked to foreign governments deemed to be of concern.
Agencies like Homeland Security, Defense, State, and Justice can be exempt from these restrictions if the procurement or operation is deemed to be in the national interest and meets specific criteria.
Federal funds are restricted from being used to procure or operate covered unmanned ground vehicle systems one year after the bill's enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8189(In Committee)Official page

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