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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9129· House(119-HR-9129)

GUARD Act of 2026

Rep. Moolenaar
Age: 65 years
Michigan
Introduced
6/3/2026
Last activity
9/1/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsored by
John Moolenaar
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 3
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The GUARD Act of 2026 requires national security agencies to evaluate if certain humanoid and quadruped robotics communications equipment or services from covered foreign entities pose an unacceptable risk. If a risk is found, the Federal Communications Commission must add that equipment or service to a covered list. If no determination is made within one year, the equipment or services are automatically added to the list. The bill focuses on robots with two or four limbs that can operate autonomously or semi-autonomously.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6

    Reduces national security risks by banning robotics communications equipment from adversarial foreign entities.

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+4

    Increases regulatory oversight of foreign-produced robotics communications technology.

  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3

    Aims to prevent security risks that could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access via foreign robotics equipment.

The opposite

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3

    Restricts trade and use of robotics technology from covered foreign entities.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2

    Includes an automatic listing mechanism if no determination is made within one year.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    May limit the available sources of robotics technology for business owners.