Reps. Lieu and Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Set National AI Safety Standards and Boost Research
The American Leadership in AI Act is in the early stages of the legislative process. Since April 26, 2026, the bill has been sitting in several House committees for review. It is not moving forward at this time, as most bills do not receive a committee vote.
The bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a high-priority topic, but its broad scope across many government committees may slow its progress.
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The bill creates enhanced criminal penalties for anyone who uses AI to commit financial crimes. People convicted of AI-assisted mail or wire fraud face up to $1 million in fines and 20 years in prison. AI-assisted bank fraud carries up to $2 million in fines and 30 years, and money laundering penalties are also significantly increased. These are permanent changes to federal criminal law.
“If the violation is committed with the assistance of artificial intelligence, such person shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.”
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Reps. Ted Lieu and Jay Obernolte introduced the American Leadership in AI Act, a sweeping bipartisan package consolidating over 20 proposals. The bill targets AI standards, research infrastructure like the NAIRR, and public safety measures including new penalties for AI-enabled fraud.
Lawmakers are accelerating AI legislation with the introduction of the American Leadership in AI Act. The bill includes a $10 million prize for AI-driven cancer breakthroughs and establishes new federal standards for 'red teaming' to identify flaws in AI systems before they are deployed.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
American Leadership in AI Act
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