Mark Warner (D-VA)
Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Safety Board within the Department of Commerce to address and evaluate artificial intelligence risks. It requires developers of frontier artificial intelligence models to give the Board access to their models before releasing them to the public. Developers must also create, publish, and follow a safety plan and comply with standards adopted by the Secretary of Commerce. Additionally, the legislation directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish a publicly accessible database for tracking artificial intelligence security and safety incidents. Finally, it provides guidelines and profiles to help organizations manage the risks associated with autonomous artificial intelligence agents.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The legislation establishes an Artificial Intelligence Safety Board and mandatory safety plans for developers of frontier AI models.
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill establishes safety standards, risk evaluations, and incident tracking for AI models to protect national security and critical infrastructure.
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal oversight by establishing a new Artificial Intelligence Safety Board and mandatory compliance reporting.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Compliance requirements and potential penalties for non-compliance place financial and administrative obligations on businesses.
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill imposes compliance requirements and penalties that could create administrative burdens for smaller developers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety Standards: Section 3 directs the new Artificial Intelligence Safety Board to develop technical standards, risk evaluation processes, and security controls for artificial intelligence models to protect public safety and national security.
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Public Incident Tracking: Section 5 requires the creation of a publicly accessible database to track artificial intelligence security and safety incidents, which helps keep people informed about potential risks and system flaws.
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Clear Safety Plans: Section 4 requires developers to publish and follow a model safety plan detailing specific mitigation measures across the product lifecycle, increasing accountability for the technology we use.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burdens on Developers: Section 3 imposes civil penalties of up to $250,000 per violation for developers who fail to comply with adopted standards, with each day of continuing violation counting as a separate offense, which could burden smaller developers or providers.
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Compliance Requirements: Section 4 and Section 5 place mandatory reporting and planning duties on developers and critical infrastructure operators, which could create administrative hurdles and compliance costs for organizations utilizing artificial intelligence models.
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 legislation establishes an Artificial Intelligence Safety Board and mandatory safety plans for developers of frontier AI models. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill creates mechanisms and databases for tracking AI security incidents and flaws to improve system safety and transparency. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill supports secure research testbeds and environments for pre-deployment AI security testing.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires the creation of a publicly accessible database to track AI security and safety incidents. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal oversight by establishing a new Artificial Intelligence Safety Board and mandatory compliance reporting.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill establishes safety standards, risk evaluations, and incident tracking for AI models to protect national security and critical infrastructure.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Compliance requirements and potential penalties for non-compliance place financial and administrative obligations on businesses.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill imposes compliance requirements and penalties that could create administrative burdens for smaller developers.
- 9/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii