DHS would study terrorists' use of AI under new five-year reporting mandate
Passed one chamberH.R. 1736Latest action
Sponsor: August Pfluger · Representative · TX
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Official title: Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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DHS must produce annual reports for five years on how terrorists use generative AI, with recommendations to counter the threat.
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What does this do?
This bill requires DHS, working with the Director of National Intelligence, to produce an annual report for five years examining real cases where terrorist groups used generative AI to spread propaganda, recruit followers, or build chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons. Each report includes recommendations for countering these threats and must be briefed to Congress within 30 days of submission.
Who does it affect?
DHS, the intelligence community, the FBI, and state/local fusion centers gain new reporting and coordination duties; ordinary Americans are not directly involved.
Why does it matter?
The reports could shape future government policy, security measures, or regulations on how AI tools are monitored or restricted.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Nov 20, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.