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AI Guardrails Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 17, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes guidelines and safeguards for the development and use of artificial intelligence in the US military. Requires the military to implement measures to prevent AI errors and ensure accountability.

Sponsored By

Elissa Slotkin
Democrat · Michigan · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 17, 2026
  3. Mar 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the US military and defense contractors, who would need to implement new guidelines and safeguards for AI development and use. It also impacts national security decision-makers, who would have to consider AI-related risks and accountability measures.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedMar 17, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Tech

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.