Bill · S. 1775· Senate(119-S-1775)
Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Elizabeth Warren
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025 aims to establish specific requirements for procuring cloud, data infrastructure, and foundation model solutions. It directs the Secretary of Defense to promote security, resiliency, and competition through competitive award processes. The bill focuses on protecting government data from being used to train or improve commercial products without authorization. It also requires the prioritization of multi-cloud technology and modular open systems. Furthermore, the legislation mandates periodic reporting on market power and competition in the AI space.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
The legislation mandates strict protections to ensure government data is not used without authorization for commercial training.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill requires public reporting on market power and competition within the AI sector.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
The bill enhances data security and competition within defense-related AI and cloud infrastructure.
The opposite
Would billionaires be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new data protections and penalties that may constrain large-scale AI providers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting Competition and Small Business Access: The bill requires the competitive process to mitigate barriers to entry faced by small businesses and nontraditional contractors (Section 2(b)(3)(C)). This could provide more opportunities for smaller entities to participate in government contracting.
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Ensuring Data Security and Privacy: The Secretary of Defense must ensure that government-furnished data is not disclosed or used without proper authorization, including preventing it from being used to train or improve commercial products (Section 2(c)(1)). This protects the integrity of government information.
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Data Protection on Vendor Systems: The bill requires that government-furnished data stored on vendor systems be appropriately protected from other data on those systems (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Maintaining Government Control over Data: The Secretary is tasked with ensuring the Government maintains exclusive rights to access and use all Government data (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Public Accountability and Transparency: The Secretary of Defense is required to make annual reports regarding competition, innovation, and market share in the AI space available to the public (Section 2(d)(1)-(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Penalties for Violations: Violations of data training and use provisions may be subject to specific penalties, including fines and contract termination (Section 2(c)(3)). This represents a financial risk to providers.
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Potential for Security Exemptions: Component acquisition executives have the authority to issue exemptions to data protection provisions if they determine it is necessary for national security (Section 2(c)(4)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7Increases Big Tech Regulation+5Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Billionaires-3
- 5/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri