The six-part framework would give NIST a central role in setting risk-based standards. Sen. Cantwell could be chair of the Commerce Committee next year if Democrats regain control of the Senate in the midterm elections. […]

The Ban Flock Act would bar most federal agencies’ use of automatic license plate reader technology and restrict federal funding to state and local governments that continue using it. […]

The proposal marks a sharp increase from the additional $20 billion FAA officials previously said they would need to complete the modernization effort. […]

The proposed committee would coordinate congressional work on AI policy, hold hearings, and develop recommendations on AI-related risks and opportunities. […]

Federal Workforce Caucus leaders said November and December will be critical for securing a 2027 pay adjustment before the proposed freeze takes effect. […]

The bill would direct CISA to assess workforce and resource gaps as lawmakers scrutinize the agency’s capacity to defend federal networks and critical infrastructure. […]

The congressman said the AI race is “not an arms race that you win.” He called on tech companies to pause frontier AI development and on Congress to put protections in place. […]

The bipartisan proposal seeks to prepare students and teachers for wider AI use while keeping critical thinking at the center of the classroom. […]

The measure averts a looming government shutdown while giving Congress until Dec. 11 to settle broader funding questions and the future of key federal tech programs. […]

The bill would give federal AI evaluators greater visibility into frontier models’ ability to autonomously conduct AI research and development. […]

The lawmakers’ push follows recent security incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models that have heightened concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI models. […]

The legislation would give EPA new authority to assess cyber risks and require fixes at water utilities while boosting federal cybersecurity funding. […]

The stopgap measure would keep the government funded through Dec. 11 while extending the TMF and two major federal cybersecurity authorities. […]

The proposal would give communities greater say over AI data center development while targeting concerns about electricity costs and water use. […]

The senators say clearer rules are needed to balance national security concerns with U.S. AI leadership and avoid driving customers to foreign models. […]

The Senate proposal would preserve the Technology Modernization Fund’s ability to make new investments while extending key cybersecurity authorities through Dec. 11. […]

The bipartisan, bicameral bill would give CISA new tools and funding to help K-12 schools prevent, track, and respond to cyberattacks. […]

The House approved its fiscal year 2027 NDAA on Wednesday, sending the annual defense policy bill to the Senate, where lawmakers remain stalled on their own version. […]

OSTP Director Michael Kratsios defended the Trump administration’s plan to reshape federal research funding, while Democrats warned the changes could weaken the nation’s research ecosystem. […]

A House hearing highlighted competing ideas to prevent future government shutdowns, including automatic continuing resolutions and changes to congressional budgeting rules. […]

Procedural fights in both chambers have prevented lawmakers from advancing their respective FY 2027 defense authorization bills, delaying negotiations on one of Congress’ most significant annual measures. […]

The legislation would encourage agencies to reduce unnecessary bachelor’s degree requirements and create a dedicated USAJobs portal for workers skilled through nontraditional pathways. […]

The legislation seeks to expand Export-Import Bank financing beyond quantum computing to include quantum sensing, communications, and other emerging technologies. […]

The legislation advances with billions for defense technology. Disputes over reconciliation funding and a proposal to rename the Pentagon set up broader budget fights. […]

House Oversight leaders are asking watchdog agencies to assess how the State Department tracks science and technology agreements with foreign governments, particularly China. […]

The annual defense policy bill would authorize $1.15 trillion for national defense and includes acquisition reforms, cyber initiatives, and a military pay increase. […]

The bipartisan proposal would create a federal framework for AI governance while establishing oversight for advanced AI systems and limiting some state-level regulation. […]

Sanders says Americans should share in AI profits through a sovereign wealth fund built from equity in leading AI firms, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. […]

In a May 22 letter, Rep. Burlison directed MITRE to identify and preserve any records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, including alleged crash-retrieval and reverse-engineering programs. […]

The FY 2027 NDAA released on May 26 emphasizes acquisition reform, defense industrial base expansion, emerging technologies, and military modernization. […]