GUARD Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The GUARD Act of 2026 aims to protect U.S. national security by establishing a process for evaluating and potentially listing humanoid and quadruped robots and their associated communications equipment or services. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and designated national security agencies will assess these technologies for potential risks, with the FCC ultimately determining whether they should be added to a ‘covered list’ to limit their use. This process involves reporting requirements to congressional committees and other national security agencies.
Key provisions
- The FCC and national security agencies must evaluate humanoid and quadruped robots for national security risks.
- The FCC will determine whether these robots and their communications equipment/services pose an unacceptable risk.
- If a risk is determined, the FCC will add the technology to the ‘covered list’.
- National security agencies must report their findings to congressional committees, including classified annexes.
- Other national security agencies must review and report on the risk assessments.
- The bill defines key terms such as ‘covered robotics communications equipment or service,’ ‘covered foreign entity,’ and ‘covered list.’
- The bill excludes technologies from countries designated as ‘countries of concern,’ including NATO allies and Major Non-NATO Allies.
Who is affected
- Federal Communications Commission
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