work to pass the AI for Secure Networks Act to strengthen protections for communications networks

Robert Menendez · New Jersey · Democratic

policy impact 0.70 specificity 0.85 extraction confidence 93%

Commitment kind: action. Promised action: work to pass the AI for Secure Networks Act. Promised outcome: strengthen protections for communications networks and the people who depend on them. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Official House press release for Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) discussing H.R. 7294 after it passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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“As our communications networks face growing threats, we must advance forward thinking solutions to protect the communications, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and financial systems Americans depend on,” said Congressman Menendez. “Our legislation promotes the responsible use of AI while confronting the growing risks posed by its exploitation, including the potential for more sophisticated cyberattacks on the communications systems Americans rely on every day. I look forward to working to pass this legislation and strengthen protections for our networks and the people who depend on them.”

Menendez said he looks forward to working to pass the AI for Secure Networks Act and strengthen protections for communications networks.

Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez
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Evidence

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“H.R. 7294, the AI for Secure Networks Act, was reported to the full House by a roll call vote of 37 yeas to 0 nays.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Within the lookback window, the House Energy and Commerce Committee reported Menendez's AI for Secure Networks Act to the full House, but this is committee action rather than enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

E&C Advances 16 Bills to Enhance American Technological Development and Strengthen Communications Networks
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H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act [PDF] Added 09/18/2026 at 02:46 PM

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official House committee repository shows H.R. 7294 on the September 16 full committee markup record and a vote document posted September 18, showing recent formal committee consideration.

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Markup of Sixteen Bills | Committee Repository | U.S. House of Representatives
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DISPOSITION: Agreed to by a roll call vote of 37 Ayes and 0 Nays

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The roll-call record documents unanimous committee approval on final passage in committee, including Menendez voting yea, but not House floor passage or enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

CRPT-119-IF00-Vote013-20260916.pdf
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“H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act (Reps. Menendez and Pfluger)”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The committee memorandum lists the Menendez-Pfluger bill for full committee markup and describes it as legislation requiring a Commerce Department AI and telecom-security study.

unresolved same_term A for effort

HMKP-119-IF00-20260916-SD002.pdf
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“I look forward to working to pass this legislation and strengthen protections for our networks and the people who depend on them.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Menendez’s own September 21 statement says the bill passed out of committee and expressly frames further passage as still pending.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez
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“Robert Menendez(NJ)”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo identifies Menendez as the sponsor of H.R. 7294, the AI for Secure Networks Act, establishing the bill tied to the commitment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 7294 (IH) - AI for Secure Networks Act - BILLS-119hr7294ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Assessments

Public state: pending As of 2026-09-25 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. same_term A for effort

The verified commitment was to work to pass the legislation and strengthen protections. The only verified outcome evidence shows committee approval by a 37-0 roll-call vote, which documents advancement but not House passage, Senate passage, enactment, or the promised protections taking effect. With no deadline expired as of 2026-09-25, this is an unresolved attempt rather than delivered or partial fulfillment.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 88%