Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026
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Latest action (3 Jun 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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
The Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026 would give federal agency heads explicit authority to issue rules governing the use of "algorithmic decision-making systems"—software or hardware processes, including those using statistics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence, that make or materially influence decisions—when an agency determines such systems are likely to materially contribute to violations of federal laws it already enforces. Violations of these new rules would be treated as violations of the underlying law for enforcement purposes. Before finalizing such rules, agencies would generally need to publish advance notice seeking public comment, consult with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and technical experts at OSTP and NIST, coordinate with other agencies to avoid conflicting requirements, and consider effects on government services or benefits. Agencies would have to periodically review and, if necessary, repeal or amend these rules, and report biennially to Congress and relevant offices on their rulemaking activity or reasons for not acting.
The bill affects federal agencies with enforcement authority, businesses and organizations using algorithmic or AI-based systems in ways that touch federal law, and members of the public who may be affected by such systems. It does not create new substantive prohibitions itself but authorizes agencies to write rules within their existing legal mandates. It does not preempt state regulation of these systems except where conflicts arise with federal rules issued under this Act.
The bill was introduced on June 3, 2026, by Rep. Sara Jacobs and referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary and on Oversight and Government Reform. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
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Timeline
3 Jun 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 9125 do?
- The Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026 would give federal agency heads explicit authority to issue rules governing the use of "algorithmic decision-making systems"—software or hardware processes, including those using statistics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence, that make or materially influence decisions—when an agency determines such systems are likely to materially contribute to violations of federal laws it already enforces. Violations of these new rules would be treated as violations of the underlying law for enforcement purposes. Before finalizing such rules, agencies would generally need to publish advance notice seeking public comment, consult with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and technical experts at OSTP and NIST, coordinate with other agencies to avoid conflicting requirements, and consider effects on government services or benefits. Agencies would have to periodically review and, if necessary, repeal or amend these rules, and report biennially to Congress and relevant offices on their rulemaking activity or reasons for not acting. The bill affects federal agencies with enforcement authority, businesses and organizations using algorithmic or AI-based systems in ways that touch federal law, and members of the public who may be affected by such systems. It does not create new substantive prohibitions itself but authorizes agencies to write rules within their existing legal mandates. It does not preempt state regulation of these systems except where conflicts arise with federal rules issued under this Act. The bill was introduced on June 3, 2026, by Rep. Sara Jacobs and referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary and on Oversight and Government Reform. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 9125 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9125. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9125?
- H.R. 9125 was sponsored by Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9125?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. (3 Jun 2026).
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