American Leadership in AI Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Apr 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 8516, the American Leadership in AI Act, aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by establishing a new Center for AI Standards and Innovation within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This center would advance measurement science for AI reliability, robustness, resilience, security, and safety. It would also collaborate with various stakeholders to develop voluntary best practices and technical standards for evaluating AI systems and address potential risks.
The bill seeks to improve U.S. participation in organizations developing AI standards, create a web portal to inform industry and agencies about international standardization efforts, and fund a pilot program to host standards meetings in the United States. Additionally, it proposes to build research infrastructure, spur groundbreaking AI research, modernize federal AI governance, and protect workers and small businesses. It also includes provisions related to safeguarding Americans from harmful deepfakes and AI fraud.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 27, 2026, and referred to multiple committees, including Science, Space, and Technology; Energy and Commerce; and the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. The next step in the legislative process would involve consideration by the committees to which it was referred.
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Timeline
27 Apr 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8516 do?
- H.R. 8516, the American Leadership in AI Act, aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by establishing a new Center for AI Standards and Innovation within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This center would advance measurement science for AI reliability, robustness, resilience, security, and safety. It would also collaborate with various stakeholders to develop voluntary best practices and technical standards for evaluating AI systems and address potential risks. The bill seeks to improve U.S. participation in organizations developing AI standards, create a web portal to inform industry and agencies about international standardization efforts, and fund a pilot program to host standards meetings in the United States. Additionally, it proposes to build research infrastructure, spur groundbreaking AI research, modernize federal AI governance, and protect workers and small businesses. It also includes provisions related to safeguarding Americans from harmful deepfakes and AI fraud. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 27, 2026, and referred to multiple committees, including Science, Space, and Technology; Energy and Commerce; and the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. The next step in the legislative process would involve consideration by the committees to which it was referred.
- Has H.R. 8516 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8516. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8516?
- H.R. 8516 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8516?
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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. (27 Apr 2026).
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