Bills · HR 5388
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5388Government Operations and Politics
American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION DEC 19
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly tackles the growing challenge of how to govern artificial intelligence in the U.S. as the technology rapidly advances. If passed, it would shift the primary control over AI regulation from individual states to the federal government, at least for a temporary period. This could lead to a more consistent and potentially faster development of AI technologies across the country, as businesses would face fewer, more uniform rules.
Without this bill, states would likely continue to develop their own diverse AI laws, which could create a complex and potentially stifling environment for AI innovation and deployment across different markets. Voters should care because this bill sets the stage for who gets to decide the rules for AI, impacting everything from economic competitiveness and national security to how AI tools are developed and used in daily life, potentially influencing jobs, services, and ethical considerations surrounding AI.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to develop and submit a National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment, with annual updates.
This ensures a unified, strategic federal approach to AI development and governance, rather than a fragmented response.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a temporary moratorium preempting certain State laws that restrict AI models and systems engaged in interstate commerce.
This aims to prevent a confusing patchwork of state-level regulations that could hinder nationwide AI innovation and deployment.
PROVISION 03
Outlines a federal policy emphasizing America's global AI dominance, a technology-neutral and sectoral regulatory approach, and anchoring AI risk management in nationally recognized standards.
This sets the guiding principles for all future federal AI regulation, prioritizing innovation and consistent compliance.
PROVISION 04
Includes measures in the Action Plan to reduce disproportionate compliance burdens on small businesses and expand their access to AI resources.
This helps ensure that small businesses can participate in and benefit from AI innovation without being overwhelmed by regulatory costs.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSDEC 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
SEP 17
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
SEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Small Business, Education and Workforce, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5388
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionDec 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House BillHR 5388Government Operations and Politics
American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 19, 2025
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READING
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