Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5417
AI Emergency Button Act
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Introduced 2026-09-16Summary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would require any entity that develops or operates an advanced artificial intelligence system in the United States to make sure the system includes a technical way for a human operator to shut it down. It uses the definition of artificial intelligence from an existing federal law, the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. Within 90 days after the bill becomes law, the Secretary of Homeland Security, working with other federal agencies that oversee artificial intelligence, would have to issue regulations to ensure entities follow this requirement.
Sponsors
- John Kennedy Republican sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |