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S. 4683 Senate Bill Jun 4, 2026

S.4683: A bill requiring the Defense Department to assess how AI integration affects warfighter effectiveness, skills, and readiness

Introduced in the Senate, S.4683 would require the Secretary of Defense to assess how integrating artificial intelligence (AI, technology in which computers learn and make decisions) into the military affects troops' ability to perform their missions, retain their skills, and stay ready for operations. It was read in the Senate and referred to the Armed Services Committee on June 4, 2026.

  • The bill would require the Secretary of Defense to assess how AI integration affects the military.
  • The three areas of assessment are warfighter effectiveness, skill retention, and operational readiness.
  • It is framed as a calm examination of both AI's benefits and side effects, such as skill erosion.
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H.R. 6461 House Bill Jun 25, 2026

READ AI Models Act (H.R.6461, 2025): A "Nutrition Label" for AI Models

H.R.6461, the READ AI Models Act (Resources for Evaluating and Documenting AI Models), would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, the Commerce Department's measurement and standards agency) to run a pilot creating a standardized documentation template and technical guidance for describing AI models. Introduced in the House on December 4, 2025, by Reps. Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA), it was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  • Official title: READ AI Models Act — Resources for Evaluating and Documenting AI Models.
  • Directs NIST (the National Institute of Standards and Technology) to run a pilot creating a standardized documentation template and evaluation guidance for AI models.
  • The template is modular, covering model name, developer, release date, training-data cutoff, supported languages, and terms of service — aiming to be a "nutrition label" for AI.
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H.R. 8893 House Bill Jun 25, 2026

Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act (H.R.8893, 119th Congress)

The Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act (H.R.8893) is a House bill aimed at shielding consumers from deceptive uses of AI, such as fake content and impersonation generated with AI. It was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on May 19, 2026.

  • The official short title is the "Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act."
  • The stated aim is to protect consumers from AI used to deceive, such as generative-AI fake content and impersonation.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on May 19, 2026.
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H.R. 8283 House Bill Apr 22, 2026

U.S. House H.R.8283 "Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026" — treating "model extraction attacks" on closed-source AI as a security threat

A House bill that frames the unauthorized extraction of weights and architecture from U.S.-owned closed-source AI models by foreign adversaries ("model extraction attacks") as a national-security threat, calling to identify, punish, and deter it. Reported out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee 43–0.

  • Frames extraction of closed-source AI model weights/architecture by adversaries as a national-security threat
  • Calls for the government and private owners to identify, punish, and deter "model extraction attacks"
  • Distinguishes legitimate model training (per terms of service) from extraction attacks
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H.R. 6275 House Bill Jan 21, 2026

China AI Power Report Act (H.R.6275): mandating a government report assessing China AI capabilities — cleared committee 47-0

H.R.6275, the "China AI Power Report Act," is a House bill whose purpose is to require a government report assessing China artificial-intelligence (AI) capabilities. Against the backdrop of U.S.-China AI competition, it cleared committee with bipartisan support by a 47-0 vote (ordered to be reported, as amended). The sponsor is Del. James Moylan (R-GU).

  • A House bill (H.R.6275) whose purpose is to require a government report assessing China artificial-intelligence (AI) capabilities.
  • Backdrop: a U.S.-China relationship treating AI as central to strategic competition; a systematic grasp of the rival strength underpins security and technology policy.
  • Introduced November 21, 2025; on January 21, 2026, ordered to be reported, as amended, by 47-0 (bipartisan committee clearance).
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H.R. 9477 House Bill Jun 25, 2026

AI Incident Reporting Act (H.R.9477): requiring a system to report serious AI failures and harms

H.R.9477, the "AI Incident Reporting Act," is a House bill that appears aimed at requiring a system to report serious AI failures and harmful events (incidents). The sponsor is Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX). It was introduced on June 25, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  • A House bill (H.R.9477) that appears aimed at requiring a system to report serious AI failures and harmful events (incidents).
  • Backdrop: it appears to bring to AI the established reporting-sharing-recurrence-prevention approach of aviation, medicine, and cybersecurity (general context).
  • A noted gap is the lack of mechanisms to capture and share AI malfunctions, discriminatory decisions, or safety problems.
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H.R. 6529 House Bill Jun 24, 2026

Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act (H.R.6529)

A House bill responding to concerns that surging electricity demand from AI data centers could push up household power bills, aiming to shield families from "AI data center energy costs."

  • The bill is titled the "Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act," numbered H.R.6529.
  • It addresses, from a consumer protection angle, concern that rising AI data center power demand could push up household electricity bills.
  • It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on December 9, 2025, an early procedural step.
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S. 4916 Senate Bill Jun 24, 2026

Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026 (S.4916): addressing the impact of AI (including chatbots) on older adults

S.4916, the "Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026," is a Senate bill whose purpose is to address the impact of AI-enabled systems (including AI chatbots) on older adults. The sponsor is Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ). It was introduced on June 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  • A Senate bill (S.4916) whose purpose is to address the impact of AI-enabled systems (including AI chatbots) on older adults.
  • Backdrop: amid aging, AI is expected to help with monitoring, medication, easing isolation, and caregiving, while posing risks of misinformation, dependence, fraud, and privacy (general context).
  • Referred to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee, reflecting a bearing on older adults health and daily life.
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S. 4915 Senate Bill Jun 24, 2026

AI Labeling Act of 2026 (S.4915): requiring a label on AI-generated text, images, audio, and video

S.4915, the "AI Labeling Act of 2026," is a Senate bill whose purpose is to require that AI-generated content be labeled as AI-derived. The sponsor is Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI). It was introduced on June 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  • A Senate bill (S.4915) whose purpose is to require AI-generated content to be labeled as AI-derived.
  • The name "AI Labeling" reflects its purpose: a recognizable marker on AI-generated text, images, audio, and video.
  • Backdrop: generative AI has spread synthetic content such as deepfakes, making transparency a challenge (general context).
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H.R. 9363 House Bill Jun 18, 2026

AI Security and Innovation Act (H.R.9363): seeking to reconcile AI safety with innovation

H.R.9363, the "AI Security and Innovation Act," is a House bill that appears aimed at reconciling the assurance of AI safety and security with the promotion of innovation. The sponsor is Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), a co-chair of the bipartisan House AI Task Force. It was referred to a House committee.

  • A House bill (H.R.9363) that appears aimed at reconciling the assurance of AI safety and security with the promotion of innovation.
  • AI policy is often framed as tie it down for safety vs. set it free for competitiveness; the name suggests aiming for both.
  • Sponsor Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), a co-chair of the bipartisan House AI Task Force, well versed in AI policy.
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H.R. 9352 House Bill Jun 18, 2026

AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act (H.R.9352): clarifying AI impact on employment

H.R.9352, the "AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act," is a House bill that appears aimed at understanding and clarifying AI impact on jobs and work. The sponsor is Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV). It was introduced on June 18, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

  • A House bill (H.R.9352) that appears aimed at understanding and clarifying AI impact on jobs and work.
  • Backdrop: AI automation is said to displace some jobs while creating new ones, but the full picture and distribution of impact are not well seen (general context).
  • Clarifying the impact first appears to be a basis for responses such as retraining and support.
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H.R. 9279 House Bill Jun 11, 2026

Preventing AI Censorship Act (H.R.9279): stopping AI from being used to censor speech — a free-expression debate

H.R.9279, the "Preventing AI Censorship Act," is a House bill that appears aimed at preventing AI from being used to censor speech. The sponsor is Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY). It was introduced on June 11, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  • A House bill (H.R.9279) that appears aimed at preventing AI from being used to censor speech.
  • Backdrop: generative AI and algorithms are widely used to select, remove, and rank content, raising concern about suppression of legitimate speech (general context).
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees constitutional rights and the legal system.
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S. 4774 Senate Bill Jun 11, 2026

FAIR Elections Act (S.4774): regulating election-deceiving AI (deepfakes and the like)

S.4774, the "Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026," is a Senate bill that appears aimed at regulating AI used to deceive voters in elections (such as candidate deepfakes). The sponsor is Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). It was introduced on June 11, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

  • A Senate bill (S.4774) that appears aimed at regulating AI used to deceive voters in elections (such as candidate deepfakes).
  • The acronym FAIR = Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations reflects its purpose.
  • Backdrop: generative AI can easily create fake candidate video and audio, and spread right before a vote threatens electoral integrity (general context).
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S. 4743 Senate Bill Jun 10, 2026

AI Bubble Transparency Act (S.4743): requiring transparency about overheated AI investment (a bubble)

S.4743, the "AI Bubble Transparency Act," is a Senate bill that appears aimed at improving transparency about overheated AI-related investment (a bubble). The sponsor is Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). It was introduced on June 10, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  • A Senate bill (S.4743) that appears aimed at improving transparency about overheated AI-related investment (a bubble).
  • Backdrop: amid huge AI investment, concern about overheating beyond fundamentals and spillover to the financial system and economy if it unwinds (general context).
  • Making the location of risk visible appears to be the aim, from a financial-stability standpoint.
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S. 4727 Senate Bill Jun 9, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026 (S.4727): assessing AI environmental footprint (data-center power and water)

S.4727, the "Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026," is a Senate bill that appears aimed at assessing and understanding the environmental impacts of AI. The sponsor is Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA). It was introduced on June 9, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  • A Senate bill (S.4727) that appears aimed at assessing and understanding the environmental impacts of AI.
  • Backdrop: the data centers powering AI consume large amounts of electricity and cooling water, with noted effects on emissions and local resources (general context).
  • Measuring impacts accurately is the starting point; building a basis for policy appears to be the aim.
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S. 4656 Senate Bill Jun 2, 2026

A Bill on Secure and Accountable Use of AI by the Department of Defense (S.4656)

A Senate bill aimed at establishing a framework for the Department of Defense (DoD) to use artificial intelligence (AI) in a secure and accountable way. It was introduced in the Senate of the 119th Congress and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  • A Senate bill (S.4656, 119th Congress) whose purpose is to provide for secure and accountable use of AI by the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • "Secure" means resilience to risk, while "accountable" means clear lines of responsibility and verifiability — together pointing toward governing the military's use of AI.
  • Closely tied to the idea of "responsible AI" in military and government settings (human oversight, verification, risk management).
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H.R. 8881 House Bill Jun 24, 2026

SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026 — House bill H.R.8881 to advance AI use at the Small Business Administration

A House bill aimed at advancing the use of AI in the work of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the federal agency that supports small businesses. On June 3, 2026 it was placed on the chamber's calendar of pending business (Union Calendar No. 594), moving past the committee stage.

  • A House bill (H.R.8881, 119th Congress) whose subject is advancing the SBA's use of AI in its operations.
  • Placed on the House Union Calendar as No. 594 on June 3, 2026, moving past the committee stage to await floor consideration.
  • Reflects a broader trend of federal agencies adopting AI in their work.
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H.R. 9442 House Bill Jun 24, 2026

Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act (H.R.9442): temporarily halting new large AI data centers (10 cosponsors)

H.R.9442, the "Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act," is a House bill that appears aimed at temporarily halting (a moratorium on) the construction of large AI data centers. The sponsor is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), with 10 cosponsors. It was introduced on June 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  • A House bill (H.R.9442) that appears aimed at temporarily halting (a moratorium on) the construction of large AI data centers.
  • Backdrop: AI growth has multiplied data centers, drawing scrutiny of power and water use, electricity bills, and burden on local environments and residents (general context).
  • The idea is to pause new construction until impacts are understood, raising the tension of AI growth vs. community and environmental protection.
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H.R. 4801 House Bill Jun 24, 2026

Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act (H.R.4801): boosting AI use in finance — placed on the Union Calendar awaiting a floor vote

H.R.4801, the "Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act," is a House bill whose purpose is to boost the use and innovation of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services. The sponsor is Rep. J. French Hill (R-AR). After committee, it was placed on the Union Calendar (No. 619) awaiting floor consideration.

  • A House bill (H.R.4801) whose purpose is to boost the use and innovation of AI in financial services.
  • Backdrop: AI use is expanding in fraud detection, credit, investment advice, and compliance, while regulatory uncertainty can hold innovation back (general context).
  • The name "Unleashing" suggests a direction of lowering barriers and advancing AI use.
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S. 4762 Senate Bill Jun 11, 2026

Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act (S.4762): assessing the terrorism risk posed by generative AI

S.4762, the "Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act," is a Senate bill that appears aimed at assessing the terrorism risk posed by generative AI. The sponsor is Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). It was introduced on June 11, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  • A Senate bill (S.4762) that appears aimed at assessing the terrorism risk posed by generative AI.
  • Backdrop: generative AI is noted as potentially misusable for assisting attack planning, dangerous-materials information, mass disinformation and propaganda, and impersonation (general context).
  • Systematically grasping that risk appears to be the aim, from a security standpoint.
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H.R. 9183 House Bill Jun 8, 2026

H.R.9183 — A Bill Directing the EPA to Study the Environmental Impacts of AI Data Centers and Associated Energy Infrastructure

H.R.9183, introduced in the U.S. House during the 119th Congress, would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the environmental impacts of data centers used for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure that supports them.

  • A House bill (H.R.9183, 119th Congress) that would direct the EPA to study the environmental impacts of AI data centers and associated energy infrastructure.
  • The official title calls for carrying out a study; it does not by its terms impose direct regulations or numerical standards.
  • The context is growing attention to the energy, water, and emissions footprint associated with the expansion of AI (general background).
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S. 4707 Senate Bill Jun 8, 2026

S.4707 — A Bill Setting a Defense Department Policy to Maximize Use of Autonomy and AI (Amending Title 10, the Military Code)

A Senate bill that would amend Title 10 of the U.S. Code—the body of law governing the armed forces—to establish a Department of Defense policy maximizing the use of autonomy and AI systems, along with related requirements. It was read in the Senate and referred to the Armed Services Committee on June 8, 2026.

  • A Senate bill (S.4707) that would amend Title 10 of the U.S. Code, the foundational law governing the armed forces.
  • Its purpose is to establish a Department of Defense (DoD) policy maximizing the use of autonomy and AI systems, with related requirements.
  • It was read twice in the Senate and referred to the Armed Services Committee on June 8, 2026.
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H.R. 9125 House Bill Jun 3, 2026

U.S. House H.R.9125 "Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026" — giving agencies authority to rule on algorithmic systems under existing law

A House bill giving each agency head authority to issue rules on uses of "algorithmic decision-making systems" likely to materially contribute to violations of the federal laws that agency enforces. Rather than one horizontal AI law, it extends existing enforcement powers sector by sector.

  • Authorizes agency heads to rule on algorithmic systems likely to materially contribute to violations of laws they enforce
  • A rule violation is treated as a violation of the underlying federal law (administrative/civil enforcement)
  • Requires an advance notice of proposed rulemaking ~60 days prior
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S. 4627 Senate Bill May 21, 2026

FARM AI Act of 2026 — A Senate Bill to Expand AI Access Through USDA Programs

A Senate bill that aims to widen the use of and access to artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture through the programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

  • A Senate bill (S.4627) aiming to widen AI use and access in agriculture through existing USDA programs.
  • The short name "FARM AI Act of 2026" plays on the word farm, signaling a focus on bringing AI to farming.
  • Read twice in the Senate on May 21, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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H.R. 8819 House Bill May 14, 2026

Federal AI Risk Management Act of 2026 (H.R.8819): requiring a risk-management framework for the federal government own AI use

H.R.8819, the "Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026," is a House bill that appears aimed at introducing a risk-management framework for the federal government use of AI. The sponsor is Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA). It was introduced on May 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  • A House bill (H.R.8819) that appears aimed at introducing a risk-management framework for the federal government own use of AI.
  • Backdrop: government uses AI in benefit determinations, fraud detection, and document processing, where errors or bias can directly affect citizens rights (general context).
  • A widely referenced basis is the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
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H.R. 8747 House Bill May 12, 2026

U.S. House H.R.8747 "K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026" — making AI education an allowable use of federal funds

A House bill amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to make using AI in a "safe, effective, and responsible" way — for student instruction and teacher/staff professional development — an allowable use of federal Title IV funds, supporting K-12 AI literacy.

  • Amends ESEA Title IV to make AI use an allowable use of federal education funds
  • Covers both student AI-literacy instruction and professional development for teachers and staff
  • Limits it to "safe, effective, and responsible" AI use (per the 2020 National AI Initiative Act definition)
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S. 4456 Senate Bill Apr 30, 2026

AI OVERWATCH Act (Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-risk Actors Act)

A bipartisan Senate bill from Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to put congressional oversight on exports of the most advanced AI chips. It would require the Department of Commerce to certify and notify Congress at least 30 days before approving export licenses to countries of concern such as China, and would codify a ban on exporting the most capable chips.

  • The full name is the "Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-risk Actors Act" (acronym: AI OVERWATCH).
  • Introduced by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on a bipartisan basis; it is the Senate companion to House bill H.R.6875.
  • Commerce must notify and certify to Congress at least 30 days before approving advanced AI chip export licenses to countries of concern such as China, modeled on oversight of foreign arms sales.
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S. 4441 Senate Bill Apr 29, 2026

U.S. Senate S.4441 "CREATE AI Act" — codifying the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) to democratize compute

A bipartisan Senate bill that formally establishes the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR), giving researchers and educators nationwide access to compute, data, software, and educational resources. It amends the 2020 National AI Initiative Act and stands up NAIRR under the NSF within one year.

  • Formally establishes the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) to provide compute, data, software, and educational resources
  • Amends the 2020 National AI Initiative Act with a new Title LVI
  • NSF Director stands up NAIRR within one year; a Program Management Office sits in NSF
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S. 4414 Senate Bill Apr 28, 2026

LIFT AI Act (S.4414) — Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence Act: NSF Grants for K-12 AI Literacy

S.4414, the LIFT AI Act, is a Senate bill to strengthen artificial intelligence literacy in K-12 (elementary and secondary) education. It would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF, the federal agency that funds basic science) to run a competitive grant program for developing AI curricula, teacher training, and evaluation methods. Introduced by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) on April 28, 2026, it was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (an early stage of the process).

  • S.4414, the LIFT AI Act, is a Senate bill to strengthen AI literacy in K-12 education; LIFT stands for "Literacy in Future Technologies."
  • It would create a competitive grant program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for colleges, nonprofits, and consortia.
  • Grants would fund four pillars: AI literacy curricula, teacher professional development, instructional materials, and evaluation methods.
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S. 4402 Senate Bill Apr 27, 2026

S.4402: A Bill Requiring a Report on AI Use to Access Unminimized FISA Information

A Senate bill that would require the government to report on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to access unminimized information collected under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). It was read twice in the Senate on April 27, 2026, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

  • A Senate bill requiring the government to report on AI use to access unminimized information collected under FISA.
  • "Unminimized information" is raw-leaning data that has not yet gone through privacy-protective filtering.
  • It addresses intelligence agencies' use of AI and congressional oversight of surveillance and privacy.
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H.R. 8479 House Bill Apr 23, 2026

Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act (H.R.8479): shielding consumers from AI that deceives

H.R.8479, the "Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act," is a House bill that appears aimed at protecting consumers from uses of AI that deceive them. The sponsor is Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC). It was introduced on April 23, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  • A House bill (H.R.8479) that appears aimed at protecting consumers from uses of AI that deceive them.
  • Backdrop: generative AI can create fake audio, images, and text indistinguishable from the real thing, raising concern about impersonation, fraud, fake ads, and fake reviews (general context).
  • Referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee (consumer protection, communications) and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
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S. 3269 Senate Bill Apr 15, 2026

Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025 (S.3269)

S.3269 is a Senate bill focused on "liquid cooling" for AI data centers (a method of cooling heat-intensive AI chips with liquid). A subcommittee of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on it on April 15, 2026, as committee review moves forward.

  • S.3269, the "Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025," is a Senate bill focused on liquid cooling technology for AI data centers.
  • Liquid cooling cools heat-intensive AI chips with liquid and is seen as moving heat more efficiently than air cooling.
  • A hearing was held on April 15, 2026, in the Energy Subcommittee of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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S. 4179 Senate Bill Mar 24, 2026

AI/AN CAPTA (American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, S.4179)

A Senate bill that would amend the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to make sure prevention funding reaches American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Note that "AI/AN" here means American Indian/Alaska Native, not artificial intelligence. It was read in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on March 24, 2026.

  • "AI/AN" stands for American Indian/Alaska Native, not artificial intelligence — this is an Indigenous-affairs policy bill, not an AI bill.
  • It amends the 1974 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to ensure prevention funding reaches Tribes.
  • Its two pillars are raising the Tribal set-aside share and writing Tribes and Tribal organizations into the equitable-distribution criteria for grants.
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S. 3809 Senate Bill Feb 9, 2026

AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026

A Senate bill that aims to run "grand challenges" in artificial intelligence — a prize-and-competition approach the government uses to spur innovation on hard but high-impact problems. It was received in the Senate in February 2026 and referred to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

  • A Senate bill that aims to run "grand challenges" in AI — setting out problems and inviting solutions through prizes and competition.
  • Fits the general context of using awards and competition to accelerate U.S. AI research and development.
  • Read twice in the Senate on February 9, 2026, and referred to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
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S. 3586 Senate Bill Jan 7, 2026

AI for Mainstreet Act (S.3586) — A Senate bill to support AI adoption by local small businesses

S.3586, the AI for Mainstreet Act in the 119th Congress, is a Senate bill aimed at supporting AI adoption by local small businesses (Main Street). It was read in the Senate on January 7, 2026, and referred to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee.

  • S.3586, the AI for Mainstreet Act, is a Senate bill aimed at supporting AI adoption by local small businesses (Main Street).
  • It was read twice in the Senate on January 7, 2026, and referred to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee.
  • Referral to the committee responsible for small business is consistent with the bill's stated purpose.
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H.R. 5351 House Bill Sep 15, 2025

NSF AI Education Act of 2025 — H.R.5351: Advancing AI Education Through the National Science Foundation

The "NSF AI Education Act of 2025" (H.R.5351), introduced in the U.S. House, aims to advance education on AI (artificial intelligence) through the National Science Foundation (NSF), the federal agency that supports basic research. It was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on September 15, 2025.

  • Formally titled the "NSF AI Education Act of 2025" (H.R.5351), a bill introduced in the House during the 119th Congress.
  • Its purpose is to advance AI education through the National Science Foundation (NSF), the federal agency supporting basic research and STEM education.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on September 15, 2025 (referral = assigned to the committee with jurisdiction, reaching the entry point of review).
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H.R. 5272 House Bill Sep 10, 2025

Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (H.R.5272)

A U.S. House bill in the 119th Congress aimed at protecting the integrity of elections from deceptive AI-generated content. As of September 10, 2025, it was referred to the House Administration Committee.

  • House bill H.R.5272, short title "Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act."
  • Its stated purpose is to protect the integrity of elections from deceptive AI-generated content.
  • As of September 10, 2025, it was referred to the Committee on House Administration.
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S. 1792 Senate Bill May 15, 2025

U.S. Senate S.1792 "AI Whistleblower Protection Act" — shielding those who report AI security flaws or violations from retaliation

A bipartisan Senate bill prohibiting employment discrimination against whistleblowers who report AI "security vulnerabilities" or "AI violations" (violations of federal law in AI development/deployment/use, or failure to respond to substantial risks to public safety, public health, or national security).

  • Protects employees who report AI security vulnerabilities or AI violations from employment discrimination
  • "AI security vulnerability" = a failure allowing emerging AI to be acquired (incl. by foreign entities) via theft
  • "AI violation" = a violation of federal law in AI dev/deploy/use, or failure to respond to substantial public-safety/health/national-security risks
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H.R. 2385 House Bill Mar 26, 2025

CREATE AI Act of 2025: A National AI Research Resource Open to Researchers, Students, and Small Businesses

H.R.2385, the "CREATE AI Act of 2025," is a House bill aimed at building a national AI research resource so that researchers, students, and small businesses can access costly computing power and data. It was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on March 26, 2025.

  • A House bill aimed at building a national AI research resource so researchers, students, and small businesses can access computing power and data.
  • The name "CREATE AI" means "Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence," so the title reflects its purpose.
  • With AI development tending to concentrate among large players that hold abundant computing power, the aim is to open resources widely, the "democratization of AI research" (general context).
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H.R. 5511 House Bill Sep 19, 2025

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R.5511): requiring impact assessments for automated decision systems (30 cosponsors)

H.R.5511, the "Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025," is a House bill that appears aimed at requiring accountability for the impacts of automated decision systems (algorithms and AI). The sponsor is Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), with 30 cosponsors. It was introduced on September 19, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  • A House bill (H.R.5511) that appears aimed at requiring accountability for the impacts of automated decision systems (algorithms and AI).
  • Backdrop: important decisions in lending, hiring, housing, and insurance are entrusted to automated systems, raising concern about bias, unfairness, and opacity (general context).
  • Requiring assessment of such systems impacts appears to be the aim, bearing directly on AI fairness and transparency.
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