S.4682

Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026

Introduced·6/4/26

Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026 mandates human oversight in autonomous weapon systems.

The Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026 requires the Department of Defense to ensure that any autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability allows human operators to supervise the operation of the weapon system during mission execution. The Secretary of Defense must establish a centralized repository for reporting, collecting, and analyzing incidents involving autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence capabilities.

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Where it stands

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jun 4

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.