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.
AI Summary
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
<p><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act</strong></p><p>This 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).</p>
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
