HR8516FEDERALin_committee

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American Leadership in AI Act

April 27, 2026

artificial intelligence technology policy cybersecurity workforce development education federal procurement data privacy

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Apr 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation would create new federal oversight for AI development, establish research grants and tax credits for AI-related training, and introduce new legal liabilities for the creation of non-consensual intimate deepfake images.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Technology Companies

Developers of AI systems will be subject to new federal standards, testing requirements, and incident reporting protocols.

Federal Agencies

Agencies must appoint Chief AI Officers and coordinate AI deployment through a new federal council.

K-12 Educators and Students

Schools and teachers are eligible for new AI literacy programs, training, and STEM-focused support.

Small Businesses

The bill provides specific resources and support for small businesses to utilize AI technologies.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a comprehensive framework to regulate and advance artificial intelligence in the United States. It establishes new federal standards, research infrastructure, workforce training programs, and legal protections against AI-generated fraud and non-consensual deepfake imagery.

Key Facts

Establishes a Center for AI Standards and Innovation to define and test AI systems.
Creates a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource to provide infrastructure for AI research.
Mandates the creation of a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Council to oversee federal agency AI deployment.
Provides legal pathways for civil action against the disclosure of non-consensual intimate deepfake images.
Establishes anti-retaliation protections for AI whistleblowers.
Authorizes grants for research into the use of generative AI in healthcare.
Creates tax credits for cybersecurity training and 'New Collar' job development.
Directs the Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture to coordinate AI research programs.
Defines 'artificial intelligence red teaming' as structured adversarial testing to identify system vulnerabilities.
Excludes common commercial products like word processors or map navigation from the definition of an 'artificial intelligence system' for the purposes of this act.
Requires the establishment of community college and career school centers of AI excellence.
Authorizes the creation of a National STEM Teacher Corps to support AI literacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill regulate all AI products?

No. The bill specifically excludes common commercial products that have AI embedded, such as standard word processors or map navigation systems.

What is 'AI red teaming'?

The bill defines it as structured testing in a controlled environment using adversarial methods to find flaws, risks, and vulnerabilities in an AI system.

How does this affect workers?

The bill creates an AI Workforce Research Hub and provides tax incentives for cybersecurity education and training to prepare workers for 'New Collar' jobs.

Why It Matters

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Formalization of AI Red Teaming

The bill moves 'red teaming' from an industry best practice to a formal, defined federal standard for AI evaluation.

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Connected Entities

personJay Obernolte“U.S. Representative who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

personTed Lieu“U.S. Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

organizationNational Science Foundation“Involved in research coordination and education programs.”Map →

organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Required to produce reports on federal AI implementation.”Map →

organizationNational Institute of Standards and Technology“Tasked with research and standard-setting for AI.”Map →

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