AI Guardrails Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Mar 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
The AI Guardrails Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, aims to establish limitations on how the Department of Defense can use artificial intelligence. Specifically, it would prohibit the use of AI for launching nuclear weapons. It also restricts the Department of Defense from using AI to monitor, track, profile, or target individuals or groups within the United States without a specific legal basis, and prohibits its use for activities protected by the First Amendment or other constitutional rights. Additionally, the bill limits the use of AI in autonomous weapon systems, requiring human judgment and supervision when employing lethal force.
The bill directly affects the Department of Defense and its operations involving artificial intelligence. It also impacts individuals within the United States by setting boundaries on AI-powered surveillance. For autonomous weapon systems, the bill introduces specific requirements for human oversight and allows for waivers under extraordinary national security circumstances, with strict reporting conditions to Congress.
Currently, S. 4113 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill. If approved by the committee, it could then be brought to the Senate floor for a vote. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
17 Mar 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does S. 4113 do?
- The AI Guardrails Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, aims to establish limitations on how the Department of Defense can use artificial intelligence. Specifically, it would prohibit the use of AI for launching nuclear weapons. It also restricts the Department of Defense from using AI to monitor, track, profile, or target individuals or groups within the United States without a specific legal basis, and prohibits its use for activities protected by the First Amendment or other constitutional rights. Additionally, the bill limits the use of AI in autonomous weapon systems, requiring human judgment and supervision when employing lethal force. The bill directly affects the Department of Defense and its operations involving artificial intelligence. It also impacts individuals within the United States by setting boundaries on AI-powered surveillance. For autonomous weapon systems, the bill introduces specific requirements for human oversight and allows for waivers under extraordinary national security circumstances, with strict reporting conditions to Congress. Currently, S. 4113 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill. If approved by the committee, it could then be brought to the Senate floor for a vote. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 4113 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4113. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4113?
- S. 4113 was sponsored by Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4113?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (17 Mar 2026).
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