Rep. Obernolte Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Create National Center for AI Security and Innovation
The AI Security and Innovation Act is currently in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. On June 24, 2026, the committee voted to approve the bill with changes. It is now waiting for further action from the House committee before it can move forward.
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a major national security concern. However, it still needs to pass through several committees and compete with other high-priority tech bills.
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Small businesses developing or using AI systems would benefit from access to publicly available voluntary standards, guidelines, and best practices published by the center. These resources could help smaller companies improve the security and reliability of their AI products without the cost of developing their own testing frameworks. The explicit prohibition on regulatory authority also means the center cannot impose costly compliance mandates.
“Support the laboratories of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the development and voluntary adoption of standards, guidelines, and best practices”
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The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
AI Security and Innovation Act
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