To establish the Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10768, introduced by Representative Tom Barrett, proposes to create a new office within the Executive Office of the President. This office would be named the Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to address threats related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, though specific details about how it would do this are not yet publicly available.
As the bill has just been introduced, its full text has not been published, and therefore the specific functions, responsibilities, and scope of the proposed office are not yet detailed. Without the full text, it is not possible to determine who would be directly affected by this legislation or in what ways, beyond the general area of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Currently, H.R. 10768 is in the initial stage of the legislative process, having been introduced in the 119th Congress on October 9, 2026. Following its introduction, the bill would typically be referred to a relevant congressional committee for review, debate, and potential amendments.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10768 do?
- H.R. 10768, introduced by Representative Tom Barrett, proposes to create a new office within the Executive Office of the President. This office would be named the Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to address threats related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, though specific details about how it would do this are not yet publicly available. As the bill has just been introduced, its full text has not been published, and therefore the specific functions, responsibilities, and scope of the proposed office are not yet detailed. Without the full text, it is not possible to determine who would be directly affected by this legislation or in what ways, beyond the general area of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Currently, H.R. 10768 is in the initial stage of the legislative process, having been introduced in the 119th Congress on October 9, 2026. Following its introduction, the bill would typically be referred to a relevant congressional committee for review, debate, and potential amendments.
- Has H.R. 10768 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10768 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10768?
- H.R. 10768 was sponsored by Rep. Tom Barrett [R-MI7] (Republican-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10768?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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