AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act
Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary
Creates a NIST program for voluntary reporting and tracking of AI flaws, including shared definitions, technical standards and a national database of AI flaws. NIST must report to Congress on implementation within three years.
Model-rated AI relevance 95%: It directly addresses AI safety and security governance. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)
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Deborah RossDemocratNCData as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. What changed
Progress
Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Reported by committee
Jun 25, 2026
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became law
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Latest action · June 25, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Recorded votes
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What members said
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Jacobs argues Congress should pursue both AI innovation and safety guardrails, addressing societal, model, deployer, and impact-level risks rather than prioritizing speed over safety.
Source ↗Clarke reintroduced legislation requiring disclosure when generative AI is used in political advertising to protect election transparency.
Source ↗Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.
Source ↗Ocasio-Cortez and colleagues urge the FAA to pause its AI air traffic management tool until safety testing, oversight, and accountability questions are answered.
Source ↗Blunt Rochester describes meetings with AI experts and OpenAI leadership to discuss national security threats and recent AI safety issues, without stating a specific policy position.
Source ↗Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.
Source ↗Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.
Source ↗Latta called for federal safety standards via the SELF DRIVE Act to enable safe deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Source ↗Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z