George Whitesides (D-CA)
Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act," proposes amendments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act. It seeks to authorize the Director of the Institute to assess trends in artificial intelligence capabilities. Specifically, it focuses on the ability of AI systems to autonomously conduct research or development on other AI systems. The bill also imposes new requirements on memorandums of understanding regarding the pre-deployment evaluation of frontier artificial intelligence systems. These requirements include mandatory information disclosures from developers to the Director.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill imposes new transparency and disclosure requirements on frontier AI developers.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The act increases transparency of AI developmental processes through mandatory information disclosures.
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Increased transparency in AI development may lead to better long-term consumer protections.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes new regulatory disclosure requirements on high-end AI developers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assessment of AI Trends: The Director can assess if AI systems have the capability to autonomously conduct research or development that could lead to scientific research and development breakthroughs. (Section 2, amending subsection (b)(6))
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Increased Transparency in AI Development: Developers of frontier artificial intelligence systems would be required to disclose information regarding how much an AI system was used to facilitate its own research or development. (Section 2, subsection (h)(1))
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Information on Human Oversight: The bill requires developers to provide estimates on how much an AI system was used without human review, along with the methodology used for that estimate. (Section 2, subsection (h)(1)(B) and (C))
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Capability Evaluations: Evaluations of frontier artificial intelligence systems must include an assessment of whether the system can autonomously facilitate or conduct research or development on an artificial intelligence system. (Section 2, subsection (h)(2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill imposes new transparency and disclosure requirements on frontier AI developers. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill aims to understand how AI can contribute to scientific research and development breakthroughs. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — Monitoring autonomous AI research capabilities could indirectly improve data integrity and privacy standards.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The act increases transparency of AI developmental processes through mandatory information disclosures. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the oversight and assessment authority of the NIST Director.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Increased transparency in AI development may lead to better long-term consumer protections.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Monitoring frontier AI capability trends helps bolster cybersecurity and digital stability.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes new regulatory disclosure requirements on high-end AI developers.
- 10/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina