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REPS LIEU AND OBERNOLTE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADVANCE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN AI

REPS LIEU AND OBERNOLTE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADVANCE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN AI

April 27, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), former heads of the Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Task Force, introduced The American Leadership in AI Act, which brings together over 20 bipartisan legislative proposals that seek to act on many of the recommendations from the report issued last Congress by the Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
This legislation will strengthen U.S. leadership in AI by improving AI standards and evaluation, expanding research infrastructure and R&D, modernizing federal AI adoption and risk management, supporting workers and small businesses, addressing AI-enabled crimes, and expanding AI education and workforce opportunities.
"Last Congress, the Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence brought together 24 Members of Congress from across 20 House committees to examine a wide range of policy challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. The Task Force conducted numerous stakeholder discussions and roundtables, engaging with more than 100 experts from industry, academia, government, and civil society to develop a broad set of recommendations. As the Task Force's Republican and Democratic leaders, we are pleased to introduce a legislative package grounded in that work. The American Leadership in AI Act builds on the strong bipartisan foundation already laid by our colleagues, incorporating and advancing bipartisan legislation previously introduced by Members across the House. By unifying these efforts, this package reflects the thoughtful, consensus-driven work already underway and translates it into a cohesive strategy to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. At a time of deep political division, this package demonstrates that serious, forward-looking policymaking is still possible. We look forward to continuing to work with our former Task Force colleagues and others to advance these bipartisan solutions."
Background on The American Leadership in AI Act
The American Leadership in AI Act brings together more than 20 bipartisan proposals to implement key recommendations from the Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence report issued last Congress. The bill is designed to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI while promoting responsible innovation and safeguarding the public.
Key Objectives
Strengthen our capacity to measure and evaluate AI
  • Advances voluntary standards, testing frameworks, and evaluation tools
  • Increases U.S. leadership in international standards-setting to help shape global AI standards and specifications
  • Directs the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) to identify and promote best practices for transparency, safety, security, and performance
Build research infrastructure and drive innovation
  • Expands access to shared research resources
  • Supports collaboration across academia, industry, and government
  • Promotes ambitious, mission-driven research through competitive initiatives across critical sectors
Modernize federal AI governance, procurement, and security
  • Enhances government's ability to track and respond to AI-related vulnerabilities
  • Updates how federal agencies govern and deploy AI
  • Promotes consistent adoption of risk-management frameworks
Expand AI education and protect the workforce
  • Invests in education and training programs to develop AI talent
  • Supports ongoing research on AI's impact on the labor market
  • Strengthens the talent pipeline and promotes key sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, and cybersecurity
Safeguard Americans and deter harmful deepfakes
  • Strengthens safeguards to deter AI-enabled crime
  • Enhances legal remedies to deepfake victims and increases penalties for AI-enabled fraud and impersonation
  • Supports whistleblowers who expose AI-related risks and misconduct

More on the 118th Congress's AI Task Force

In February 2024, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries established a bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to explore how Congress can ensure America continues to lead the world in AI innovation while considering guardrails that may be appropriate to safeguard the nation against current and emerging threats.

Membership:

Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36), Co-Chair
Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-16)
Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09)
Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11)
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06)
Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)
Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11)
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51)
Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04)
Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)

Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Chair
Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-48)
Rep. French Hill (AR-02)
Rep. Michael Cloud (TX-27)
Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02)
Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06)
Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03)
Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18)
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45)
Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07)
Rep. Laurel Lee (FL-15)
Rep. Rich McCormick (GA-06)

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