American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act
Latest action (16 Sep 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 5388, the American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act, would establish a national policy framework aimed at sustaining U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. It requires the President, working through science and technology, national security, and economic policy officials, to develop and submit to Congress a National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan within 30 days of enactment, with annual updates. The plan must identify regulatory barriers to AI development, set goals for federal AI research and adoption, align with NIST standards, address infrastructure and security concerns, and recommend whether to adjust the scope of a preemption provision described below. The bill also directs review of prior executive orders on AI for consistency with the new policy.
The bill's most significant provision creates a five-year moratorium preventing states and localities from enforcing laws that limit or regulate AI models, systems, or automated decision systems used in interstate commerce. Exceptions preserve state laws that facilitate AI deployment, generally applicable criminal laws, and states' own procurement requirements. This would primarily affect state and local governments seeking to regulate AI, as well as businesses developing or deploying AI systems across state lines, and residents whose states might otherwise pass AI-specific regulations during this period.
The bill was introduced on September 16, 2025, by Rep. Michael Baumgartner and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President before taking effect.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 16, 2025. 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. 5388 do?
- H.R. 5388, the American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act, would establish a national policy framework aimed at sustaining U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. It requires the President, working through science and technology, national security, and economic policy officials, to develop and submit to Congress a National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan within 30 days of enactment, with annual updates. The plan must identify regulatory barriers to AI development, set goals for federal AI research and adoption, align with NIST standards, address infrastructure and security concerns, and recommend whether to adjust the scope of a preemption provision described below. The bill also directs review of prior executive orders on AI for consistency with the new policy. The bill's most significant provision creates a five-year moratorium preventing states and localities from enforcing laws that limit or regulate AI models, systems, or automated decision systems used in interstate commerce. Exceptions preserve state laws that facilitate AI deployment, generally applicable criminal laws, and states' own procurement requirements. This would primarily affect state and local governments seeking to regulate AI, as well as businesses developing or deploying AI systems across state lines, and residents whose states might otherwise pass AI-specific regulations during this period. The bill was introduced on September 16, 2025, by Rep. Michael Baumgartner and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 5388 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 Sep 2025, H.R. 5388 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5388?
- H.R. 5388 was sponsored by Rep. Michael Baumgartner [R-WA5] (Republican-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5388?
- Introduced (16 Sep 2025).
Related bills in Government Operations and Politics
Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the “Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building”.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the “Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building”.
National Fossil Act of 2026
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.