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.
The Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026 gives federal agencies authority to create rules regulating algorithmic decision-making systems that could violate laws they enforce. Under the bill, agencies like the FTC, SEC, and EPA would be able to issue regulations to prevent harmful uses of AI and automated systems in their jurisdictions, treating violations of these rules as violations of the underlying federal law. The legislation requires agencies to consult with other agencies and the White House's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to avoid conflicting rules, and it mandates that agencies review rules every three to five years to ensure they remain appropriate. Agencies must submit biennial reports to Congress detailing their rulemaking activities, enforcement actions, and resource needs, with the first report due two years after enactment. The bill does not preempt state regulation of algorithmic systems and allows agencies flexibility in implementing rules while protecting government services and public benefits from unnecessary disruption.
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