Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.R. 10538, the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026, would establish a new Department of Artificial Intelligence. This department would be headed by a Secretary of Artificial Intelligence and would oversee the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The bill also proposes an advisory board to provide scientific and technical advice to the Secretary.
The bill would impose a mandatory pause on the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence systems. This pause would remain in effect until the new Department is fully staffed and has established clear rules for safe and secure AI development and deployment. These rules would cover reporting pre-development plans, monitoring development and deployment, auditing safety practices, and requiring final pre-deployment approval.
Furthermore, the bill would prohibit the development, deployment, or possession of artificial superintelligence, which is defined as AI exceeding human cognitive abilities or capable of planning humanity's destruction. It also prohibits AI systems that could be modified to become artificial superintelligence or exhibit specific "superintelligence precursor characteristics." Individuals and entities found in violation could face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, or a ten-year ban from the AI industry. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10538 do?
- H.R. 10538, the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026, would establish a new Department of Artificial Intelligence. This department would be headed by a Secretary of Artificial Intelligence and would oversee the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems. The bill also proposes an advisory board to provide scientific and technical advice to the Secretary. The bill would impose a mandatory pause on the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence systems. This pause would remain in effect until the new Department is fully staffed and has established clear rules for safe and secure AI development and deployment. These rules would cover reporting pre-development plans, monitoring development and deployment, auditing safety practices, and requiring final pre-deployment approval. Furthermore, the bill would prohibit the development, deployment, or possession of artificial superintelligence, which is defined as AI exceeding human cognitive abilities or capable of planning humanity's destruction. It also prohibits AI systems that could be modified to become artificial superintelligence or exhibit specific "superintelligence precursor characteristics." Individuals and entities found in violation could face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, or a ten-year ban from the AI industry. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Has H.R. 10538 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10538. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10538?
- H.R. 10538 was sponsored by Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10538?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (24 Sep 2026).
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