A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 3952

119th Congress

A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for other purposes.

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Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Young

R - IN

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Summary

This bill aims to create official government standards for artificial intelligence technology while supporting AI research and development across the United States. It seeks to level the playing field so that small startups can compete with tech giants in the rapidly growing AI industry, ensuring America maintains its competitive edge in this transformative technology.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to create official government standards for artificial intelligence technology while supporting AI research and development across the United States. It seeks to level the playing field so that small startups can compete with tech giants in the

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This bill aims to create official government standards for artificial intelligence technology while supporting AI research and development across the United States. It seeks to level the playing field so that small startups can compete with tech giants in the rapidly growing AI industry, ensuring America maintains its competitive edge in this transformative technology.

Bill Number: 3952
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Title: A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 3952
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: This bill aims to create official government standards for artificial intelligence technology while supporting AI research and development across the United States. It seeks to level the playing field so that small startups can compete with tech giants in the rapidly growing AI industry, ensuring Am

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to create official government standards for artificial intelligence technology while supporting AI research and development across the United States. It seeks to level the playing field so that small startups can compete with tech giants in the rapidly growing AI industry, ensuring America maintains its competitive edge in this transformative technology.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes national standards and evaluation tools for AI systems to ensure safety, reliability, and consistency across the industry
Provides federal support for AI research and development activities to advance American innovation and technological leadership
Aims to help small and medium-sized companies compete in AI by removing barriers that currently favor only the largest tech corporations
Creates metrics to measure AI performance and capabilities, giving businesses and consumers clear benchmarks for comparison
Supports workforce development and capacity building to prepare Americans for AI-related jobs and opportunities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would affect tech companies of all sizes, researchers, entrepreneurs, and eventually everyday consumers who use AI-powered products and services. By establishing clear standards and supporting broader competition, it could lead to more diverse AI applications, better consumer protections, and increased innovation beyond just a handful of tech giants. Workers and students could also benefit from expanded training programs designed to build skills for the AI economy.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3952, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3952

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