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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Pat Fallon (TX-04) led the House introduction of the Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act today, a bill which would ensure that the Department of Defense (DOD)’s contracting for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing tools prioritizes resiliency and competition. The bill would help spur competition and innovation with regards to the DOD contract bidding process, which would allow the US to stay ahead of competitors and ensure related data is kept secure. 

"By relying on free market principles, the Department of Defense can help ensure competition and innovation when it comes to the bidding process for government AI and cloud contracts," commented Rep. Pat Fallon. "It's our duty to ensure the DOD is picking the winners now and, in the future, to keep ahead of our competitors. Due to the varied cyber threats facing our nation today, we must also ensure that AI and cloud related data is secure when it is held exclusively by the federal government. For these reasons, the Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act is the next step forward Congress must take in the interest of US national security."

Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51) Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined Rep. Fallon on the introduction of this bill.