Deborah Ross (D-NC)
AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create a program for the voluntary reporting, collection, and tracking of artificial intelligence flaws. In consultation with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, NIST will work with industry, academia, and other groups to define AI flaws and develop technical standards for managing them. The bill also calls for the creation of infrastructure, which may include a national database of AI flaws. Finally, the Director of NIST must submit a report to Congress within three years regarding the implementation of the program.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill focuses on detecting and monitoring AI flaws, which directly enhances cybersecurity posture.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill encourages collaboration with academia and research institutions to develop AI flaw detection methods.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill explicitly supports the development of norms for public disclosure and reporting of AI flaws.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved AI Safety and Security: By supporting the development of technical approaches to accelerate the detection and monitoring of AI flaws, the bill aims to find issues faster (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Clearer Understanding of AI Risks: The bill establishes common definitions and taxonomies for flaws, such as vulnerabilities, hazards, and catastrophes, which helps in managing and prioritizing these risks (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Better Risk Management: The program supports the creation of methods to measure the severity or risk of AI flaws, allowing for the prioritization of remediation activities (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Standardized Information Sharing: The development of standardized reporting mechanisms and guidelines for best practices helps different sectors track and report AI flaws consistently (Section 2(b)(5) and 2(b)(6)).
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Public Awareness: The bill supports the development of norms and mechanisms for providing public information regarding AI flaws (Section 2(b)(6) and 2(b)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Provides industry with standardized frameworks for risk management and flaw remediation. Would students be better off under this? — Benefits students in academia through potential cooperative agreements and research opportunities. Would children be better off under this? — Increased AI safety generally benefits all users, including vulnerable populations like children. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Increased AI safety generally benefits all users. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increased AI safety generally benefits all users. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased AI safety generally benefits all users.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill focuses on detecting and monitoring AI flaws, which directly enhances cybersecurity posture.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill encourages collaboration with academia and research institutions to develop AI flaw detection methods. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — While voluntary, it creates a structured framework for identifying and reporting flaws in AI systems often produced by big tech.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill explicitly supports the development of norms for public disclosure and reporting of AI flaws. Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs NIST to establish national standards and a national database for AI flaws.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Improved detection and reporting of AI flaws increase the overall safety and security of AI products for consumers.
- 6/25/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado