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High Impact

Senate Hearing on Emerging Technology and National Security

Original title: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON NATIONAL SECURITY

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the policy agenda for the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which will determine how the Department of Defense prioritizes funding and research for advanced military technologies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The agency is subject to potential policy and organizational reforms resulting from the committee's oversight.

Defense Industry Contractors

These companies may see changes in how they collaborate with the government on next-generation defense systems.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Armed Services held a hearing on February 23, 2021, to discuss how emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and 5G impact national security. The committee examined how the Department of Defense can better adopt these technologies and maintain a competitive edge against global adversaries.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on February 23, 2021, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • The committee is focused on drafting the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
  • Key technologies identified as critical to national security include quantum computing, biotechnology, hypersonics, 5G, and artificial intelligence.
  • Chairman Reed expressed concern that the Department of Defense is not currently postured to effectively invest in or adopt these emerging technologies.
  • The committee is evaluating how to improve collaboration between the defense industry, commercial technology companies, and research universities.
  • The hearing addressed the challenge of balancing military modernization with near-term readiness and existing force structure requirements.
  • The committee is examining the competitive landscape regarding China's efforts in the national security and economic sectors.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the policy agenda for the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which will determine how the Department of Defense prioritizes funding and research for advanced military technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on how emerging technologies affect national security and to inform future defense policy and budget decisions.
Which technologies are considered the most important for national security?
The committee identified quantum computing, biotechnology, , 5G, and artificial intelligence as the primary emerging technologies shaping the future security environment.

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Lobbying Activity

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Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.

Sponsors

Discoveries

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Focus on Commercial-Defense Integration

The committee is explicitly seeking ways to bridge the gap between commercial tech innovators and the defense industrial base.

Connected Entities

personHerbert J. CarlislePresident and CEO of the National Defense Industrial AssociationMap →
organizationDepartment of DefenseThe primary federal agency responsible for national defenseMap →
personBrad L. SmithPresident of Microsoft CorporationMap →
personEric E. SchmidtCo-Chair of the National Security Commission on Artificial IntelligenceMap →
personJack ReedChairman of the Senate Committee on Armed ServicesMap →

Sources

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