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US HB3434

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Fallon

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Defense to use competitive award processes for all cloud computing, data infrastructure, and foundation model procurements, prioritizing multi-cloud technology unless infeasible or a national security risk

  • Defines "covered providers" as cloud, data infrastructure, or foundation model companies with DoD contracts totaling at least $50,000,000 in any of the previous 5 fiscal years

  • Prohibits contractors from using government-furnished data to train or improve commercial products without express DoD authorization, with violations subject to fines and contract termination

  • Directs the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to update DFARS regulations to protect government data and ensure compliance with DoD data decrees and Open DAGIR principles

  • Mandates annual reports to Congress starting January 15, 2027, for four years, assessing competition, innovation, barriers to entry, and market concentration in the defense AI sector

Legislative Description

Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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