National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3168

119th Congress

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced:Sep 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David G. Valadao

Representative

Republican

CA-22

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would create a new office in the Department of Defense to coordinate and speed up the development and use of autonomous systems across the military. The office would establish a framework to classify different types of autonomous capabilities, update it regularly, and develop plans to integrate autonomous systems into current and future military operations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorDavid G. Valadao (R-CA)

Introduced9/23/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill would create a new office in the Department of Defense to coordinate and speed up the development and use of autonomous systems across the military. The office would establish a framework to classify different types of autonomous capabilities, update

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This bill would create a new office in the Department of Defense to coordinate and speed up the development and use of autonomous systems across the military. The office would establish a framework to classify different types of autonomous capabilities, update it regularly, and develop plans to integrate autonomous systems into current and future military operations.

Bill Number: 3168
Sponsor: David G. Valadao (R-CA)
Introduced: 9/23/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Title: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3168
Sponsor: David G. Valadao (R-CA)
Status: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced: 9/23/2025
Summary: This bill would create a new office in the Department of Defense to coordinate and speed up the development and use of autonomous systems across the military. The office would establish a framework to classify different types of autonomous capabilities, update it regularly, and develop plans to inte

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a new office in the Department of Defense to coordinate and speed up the development and use of autonomous systems across the military. The office would establish a framework to classify different types of autonomous capabilities, update it regularly, and develop plans to integrate autonomous systems into current and future military operations.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Joint Autonomy Office to coordinate and accelerate the delivery of all-domain autonomous systems to operational users. Under the bill, an autonomous system means a system with the ability to conduct integrated sensing, perception, communication, decision-making, and action within specific boundaries and independently from a human operator's instruction.The office may contract with private sector entities to aid and facilitate the execution of its duties. DOD must brief Congress on the status of the office not later than 90 days after the enactment of this bill.The office must establish a department-wide classification framework for autonomous capabilities. The office must regularly reassess and update the framework to ensure it incorporates recent developments in technology, standards, and operational requirements relating to autonomous capabilities. The office must brief Congress on the results of the reassessments and any resulting revisions.Additionally, the office must develop and implement a plan and procedures to standardize the planning, resourcing, and integration efforts with respect to autonomous capabilities for current and future systems across DOD.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a new 'Joint Autonomy Office' in the Department of Defense to coordinate autonomous systems development and use
Requires the office to establish a classification framework for different autonomous capabilities and regularly update it
Directs the office to develop plans to integrate autonomous systems into current and future military operations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact the U.S. military by streamlining the development and integration of autonomous technologies, which could enhance military capabilities. It could also affect private defense contractors who may be contracted to support the office's work.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3168, 119th Congress (2025). "National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3168

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