FRONTIER Act
Bill proposes federal oversight of advanced AI used in interstate and foreign commerce
Sponsor
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R)
Introduced
Jul 23, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Latest action · Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Where it stands
AI Summary
The legislation would give the federal government authority to oversee the development and deployment of frontier artificial intelligence technologies that operate across state lines or internationally. It targets AI developers, commercial users, and related activities to promote safety and accountability. The measure has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
AI Prediction
The bill has a Republican sponsor, few co‑sponsors, and faces a Democratic‑controlled Energy and Commerce Committee, giving it a lower-than‑average chance of moving forward.
Recent activity
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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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