119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 30, 2026
AI for Secure Networks Act
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Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 30, 2026)
AI for Secure Networks Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to study and report to Congress on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the security of telecommunications networks.
The report must include an analysis of (1) how AI may be used to improve and increase the security of telecommunications networks, including in connection with Open Radio Access Network or virtualized security technologies; and (2) risks to telecommunications network security posed by AI. The NTIA must seek public comment on the report before finalizing it and submitting it to Congress.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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CTIA-THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CTIA-THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,940,000
Spent on own lobbying
…3960 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2025 H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act H.R. 6152 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act H.R. 7022 - Mystic Alerts Act H.R. 7294 - AI for Secure Networks Act H.R. 8255 - SAT Streamlining Act H.R. 10453 - Communications and Technology Transparency Act of 2026 H.R. 10705 - To amend the Com…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$2,820,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 6152: Foreign Robocall Elimination Act; all provisions H.R. 6333: Parents Over Platforms Act; all provisions H.R. 7022: Mystic Alerts Act; all provisions H.R. 7294: AI for Secure Networks Act; all provisions H.R. 7386: First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026; all provisions H.R. 7757: Kids Internet a…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ations Act 2026 - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 7045, PROTECT Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 - Issues relating to…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
UNITED STATES TELECOM ASSN · lobbying firm or registrant: UNITED STATES TELECOM ASSN
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$610,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 5967 - Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act H.R. 7294 - AI for Secure Networks Act H.R.2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 S. 4448 Accelerating Broadband Permits Act S. 5653 Bipartisan American Afford…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 4, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…band and Telecommunications RAIL Act (all provisions); H.R. 6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act (all provisions); H.R. 7022 - Mystic Alerts Act (all provisions); H.R. 7294 - AI for Secure Networks Act (all provisions); H.R. 7386 - First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (all provisions); H.R. 7757 - Kids Int…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,050,000
Spent on own lobbying
…6: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act: all provisions H.R. 6333: Parents Over Platforms Act; all provisions H.R. 7022: Mystic Alerts Act; all provisions H.R. 7294: AI for Secure Networks Act; all provisions H.R. 7386: First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026; all provisions H.R. 7757: Kids Internet a…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7045, PROTECT Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 - Issues relating to…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…band and Telecommunications RAIL Act (all provisions); H.R. 6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act (all provisions); H.R. 7022 - Mystic Alerts Act (all provisions); H.R. 7294 - AI for Secure Networks Act (all provisions); H.R. 7386 - First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (all provisions); S. 792 - Government…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$3,400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act: all provisions H.R. 6333 - Parents Over Platforms Act; all provisions H.R. 7022: Mystic Alerts Act; all provisions H.R. 7294: AI for Secure Networks Act; all provisions H.R. 7386: First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026; all provisions S. 98: Rural Broadband Pro…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 10, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7045, PROTECT Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security H.R. 7386, First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 - Issues relating to…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing