US S. 5601 DoD reporting requirements for large AI contractors
United States — S. 5601, Insider Threat Reporting and Security Guidance Act of 2026 (119th Congress, introduced Sept. 29, 2026)
United States · S. 5601, 119th Cong. (2026)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Large AI contractors of the Department of Defense
A Senate bill that would require the Secretary of Defense to set reporting requirements and voluntary security guidance for large artificial intelligence contractors, focused on insider threats. It was introduced on Sept. 29, 2026 and sent to the Armed Services Committee. It has not passed either chamber.
Who is protected: The public / national security interests
Legal detail
S. 5601 (119th Congress). Sponsor: Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN); cosponsor Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Introduced Sept. 29, 2026; referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Bill-detail page on GovInfo gives only the long title/purpose; text-level provisions not reviewed. NOT ESTABLISHED: any action after referral.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Citation | S. 5601, 119th Cong. (2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | national security · government use of AI |
| Bill text | S. 5601 — Insider Threat Reporting and Security Guidance Act of 2026 (GovInfo bill details, introduced version) |
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