FRONTIER Act

Sponsor: Jay Obernolte (Republican-CA)July 23, 2026

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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.

Creates federal oversight and safety rules for powerful AI models to prevent catastrophic risks.

This bill would set up federal oversight for the most powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, known as 'frontier models,' to reduce catastrophic risks. It would require companies developing these models to create safety plans, get independent audits, and report dangerous incidents. The goal is to protect the public from potential dangers like AI-caused cyberattacks or physical harm by ensuring developers manage these risks.

What Would Change

Currently, there is no specific federal law that creates a comprehensive oversight system for powerful AI models to address catastrophic risks. This bill would change that by establishing a new federal framework, requiring developers of advanced AI to implement safety protocols, undergo independent audits, and report critical incidents. It would also give the federal government emergency powers to intervene if an AI model poses an imminent catastrophic risk.

Key Provisions

Requires large AI companies to create and publish detailed safety plans for their most powerful AI models.
Mandates annual independent audits of these AI safety plans for large AI companies.
Requires very large AI companies to hire licensed independent organizations to continuously assess their AI safety measures.
Creates a system for AI developers and the public to confidentially report critical AI safety incidents to the government.
Gives the Secretary of Commerce the power to issue emergency orders to stop or restrict AI development if it poses an imminent catastrophic risk.
Sets civil penalties up to $10 million per day for companies that violate emergency orders. Other violations would carry penalties up to $1 million per day.

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HR 9925 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10

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