What does SHORT TITLE. of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This bill is formally titled the American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. “Artificial intelligence” is defined by reference to section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. An “artificial intelligence model” is defined as a software component using computational techniques to generate outputs. An “artificial intelligence system” is defined as any system operating with artificial intelligence. An “automated decision system” is defined as a computational process using machine learning or similar techniques that produces outputs to influence human decision-making.

What does NATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACTION PLAN. of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This section requires the President to develop and submit a National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan to Congress within 30 days of enactment. The Action Plan must be updated annually and submitted to Congress. The Action Plan must identify actions to remove barriers to American AI innovation at the federal, state, and local levels. It must also set measurable goals, timelines, and agency roles for advancing AI research, development, and adoption. The plan needs to align federal risk management with national standards and address critical infrastructure security and supply chain resilience. Measures to reduce compliance burdens on small businesses and expand access to AI resources are required. The Action Plan must review existing executive actions related to AI (Executive Order 14110 and 14179) and identify any inconsistencies with the policy in section 4. Agencies must review and potentially revise or suspend actions inconsistent with section 4's policy. The plan should identify state and local laws conflicting with the AI policy and provide recommendations to Congress regarding preemption scope and duration (as referenced in section 6).

What does STATE LAW PREEMPTION; TEMPORARY MORATORIUM. of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This section establishes a five-year moratorium on states and political subdivisions enforcing laws or regulations that limit, restrict, or regulate artificial intelligence models, systems, or automated decision systems engaged in interstate commerce. The moratorium does not prevent the enforcement of laws primarily aimed at facilitating the deployment or operation of AI systems or streamlining related procedures. Laws are permissible if they do not impose substantive requirements on AI systems unless those requirements are mandated by federal law or applied equally to comparable non-AI systems. Fees or bonds are allowed if reasonable, cost-based, and applied consistently to AI systems and comparable non-AI systems. The section does not preempt generally applicable criminal laws. States can still set requirements for their own procurement or use of AI systems, as long as these do not effectively regulate private parties.

What does GENERAL RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This section establishes a general rule of construction for the Act. It clarifies that the Act does not authorize federal agencies to impose new requirements on artificial intelligence models or systems beyond existing legal authority. The Act also states that it does not limit the enforcement of generally applicable, technology-neutral criminal laws.

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American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act

Q: What does Preamble of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This bill aims to establish a national framework to sustain American leadership in artificial intelligence. It requires the creation of an actionable Federal plan aligned with this policy. The bill proposes a temporary moratorium on certain State laws that restrict artificial intelligence models and systems engaged in interstate commerce.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This section outlines findings related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the United States. It recognizes the potential of AI to reshape the global balance of power, create new industries, and revolutionize American life. The text highlights competition from global actors in developing and deploying AI technologies. It emphasizes the need to harness American innovation across various sectors to secure a leading position in AI. The current U.S. leadership in AI is attributed to a favorable innovation environment and flexible regulatory framework. The section identifies a patchwork of state AI regulations as creating conflicting requirements and potentially deterring investment. Small businesses are noted to face disproportionate compliance burdens due to unclear AI rules. The lack of a universal legal definition of 'artificial intelligence' is raised as a concern when considering federal preemption of state laws. The text suggests that a uniform national approach to AI governance is beneficial given the evolving nature of AI standards.

Q: What does POLICY. of American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act do?

This section establishes policy regarding artificial intelligence (AI). It states that sustaining America's global AI dominance is necessary for human flourishing and economic competitiveness. The policy emphasizes achieving and maintaining global technological dominance as a national security imperative. It advocates for a sectoral, technology-neutral, and incremental approach to federal AI governance. A permissive national framework is proposed to enable AI development while national guardrails are developed, preventing state-by-state regulatory uncertainty. AI risk management should be anchored in nationally recognized principles and guidance. The policy aims to minimize burdens on small businesses and support their adoption of AI tools. Federal preemption of State AI laws should be precisely defined, time-limited, and clear in scope.

Last updated: 12/19/2025 · Introduced: 9/16/2025

Author: Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a national policy to maintain U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure economic competitiveness.
It mandates the creation of a National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, updated annually, to remove barriers to AI innovation and set measurable goals.
For five years, the bill imposes a moratorium preventing states from enforcing laws that restrict AI models and systems engaged in interstate commerce.
The bill clarifies that federal agencies cannot impose new AI-specific requirements beyond their existing legal authority.
It advocates for a sectoral, technology-neutral, and incremental approach to federal AI governance, minimizing burdens on small businesses.

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