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HR 8037ReferredFederalhouse

Protect American AI Act of 2026

Introduced March 24, 2026Last action March 24, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary: Protect American AI Act of 2026

What We Know About This Bill

The "Protect American AI Act of 2026" has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to two committees — the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Based on its title, the bill appears to be focused on protecting American interests related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology, though no official description or full bill text has been made available at this time.

What This Bill Likely Addresses

Given its name and the committees it was sent to, this bill may deal with issues such as protecting American AI companies from foreign competition or theft, setting rules around how AI technology is developed or used in the United States, or addressing legal questions about AI. The Judiciary Committee typically handles legal and intellectual property matters, while the Energy and Commerce Committee oversees technology and business regulation — suggesting the bill may touch on both areas.

Important Limitation

Because no official description or bill text has been provided, it is not possible to give a complete or fully accurate summary of what this bill actually requires, who it specifically affects, or what changes it would make to existing law. Anyone wanting to understand the full details of this bill should look up the complete bill text through Congress.gov once it becomes available.

> ⚠️ *This summary is based on limited information. Key details may change as the bill moves through the legislative process.*

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

March 24, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]RWA

Committees

the Judiciary

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Mar 24, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 24, 2026