Bill · H.R. 10502· House(119-HR-10502)
To direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the use of artificial intelligence systems to acquire, analyze, query, disseminate, or otherwise access information under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
- Introduced
- 9/17/2026
- Last activity
- 9/17/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Addison McDowell
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of its enactment. The report must focus on how artificial intelligence systems are used to access, gather, analyze, query, or share information under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. It requires a summary of intelligence community use of artificial intelligence for user data, an assessment of safeguards to ensure compliance with the law and the Fourth Amendment, information submitted to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and the types of artificial intelligence models being used. The report may include a classified annex. Finally, the Director of National Intelligence must coordinate with the Attorney General and other intelligence agency heads to carry out this section.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill directs the DNI to submit a comprehensive report to Congress on the use of AI systems under FISA section 702, improving public and congressional visibility into surveillance methods.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+3
The bill requires an assessment of safeguards to ensure that intelligence community use of AI complies with the Fourth Amendment.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+3
The legislation requires reporting on the specific artificial intelligence models and safeguards used by intelligence agencies under FISA section 702.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1) could be considered positive because it requires a summary of how intelligence community elements are using artificial intelligence systems to handle user data under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, which helps keep the public informed through Congress.
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Section 1(b)(2) could be considered positive because it requires an assessment of the safeguards established by the intelligence community to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence complies with the Act and the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Section 1(b)(3) could be considered positive because it provides information submitted by the Department of Justice or an intelligence element to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court regarding the use of artificial intelligence.
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Section 1(b)(4) could be considered positive because it identifies the types of artificial intelligence models being used in carrying out section 702.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(c) could be considered a negative burden or limitation because it allows the required report to include a classified annex, which means parts of the information may be hidden from the public and limit full accountability.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Privacy Rights+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+2
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia