Bills · HR 7226
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7226Government Operations and Politics
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Streamline the Code of Federal Regulations Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it proposes a significant shift in how federal regulations are managed. If it becomes law, it could lead to a less cluttered and more up-to-date set of government rules, which might make it easier for businesses to operate and for citizens to understand their obligations. This could save time and money by cutting unnecessary red tape.
However, it also matters because the bill allows agencies to bypass the traditional public comment process when rescinding or amending regulations identified by AI. This could speed up government action but also means less transparency and public involvement in decisions that might still affect people's lives, businesses, or the environment. The bill could make government more efficient, but at the cost of public input on specific regulatory changes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to implement an annual AI-driven process to identify redundant or outdated federal regulations.
This establishes a mandatory, ongoing system for using advanced technology to review all federal rules, which is the core function of the bill.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the AI systems used for this review meet strict standards for accuracy, transparency, accountability, and national security risk, as set by NIST.
This ensures that the AI used for this critical government function is reliable and operates fairly and securely.
PROVISION 03
Regulations identified by the AI as redundant or outdated must be referred to the responsible agency, which then has 30 days to make a final determination.
This provision sets a rapid timeline for agencies to review and act on regulations flagged by the AI, ensuring quick progress.
PROVISION 04
Agencies must rescind, remove, or amend identified regulations within 30 days of determination, specifically bypassing the normal public notice and comment requirements for rulemaking.
This significantly expedites the process of changing or eliminating regulations, but also limits public involvement in those decisions.
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R· Utah
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 7226
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2026
Last actionJan 22, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026
House BillHR 7226Government Operations and Politics
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Streamline the Code of Federal Regulations Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2026
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
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