ROTOR Act

House Bill

H.R. 4704

119th Congress

ROTOR Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

5

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Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill requires the federal government to assess the risks of using artificial intelligence to create new diseases, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons. It directs the government to include this risk assessment in its national strategy for addressing public health emergencies.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced9/17/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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ROTOR Act

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This bill requires the federal government to assess the risks of using artificial intelligence to create new diseases, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons. It directs the government to include this risk assessment in its national strategy for addressing public health emergencies.

Bill Number: 4704
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 9/17/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: ROTOR Act
Bill Number: 4704
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 9/17/2025
Summary: This bill requires the federal government to assess the risks of using artificial intelligence to create new diseases, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons. It directs the government to include this risk assessment in its national strategy for addressing public health emergencies.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the federal government to assess the risks of using artificial intelligence to create new diseases, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons. It directs the government to include this risk assessment in its national strategy for addressing public health emergencies.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment ActThis bill requires the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to assess the risks posed by artificial intelligence in developing novel pathogens, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons and to address these risks through related initiatives and activities, such as by including the risk assessment in the National Health Security Strategy (a coordinated strategy among federal, state, and local entities to address public health emergencies).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the federal government to evaluate the risks of using AI to develop dangerous biological agents or weapons
Directs the government to incorporate this AI risk assessment into its national strategy for responding to public health crises
Aims to proactively address potential threats from misuse of AI in the biological sciences and weapons development

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would affect government agencies responsible for national health security and biosafety, as they would be required to assess and address AI-related risks. It could lead to new policies, regulations, or initiatives to mitigate the potential for AI to be used to create novel biological threats or weapons, which could impact scientific research, technology development, and public health preparedness.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovations

Chemical and biological weapons

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Technology assessment

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4704, 119th Congress (2025). "ROTOR Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4704

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