HR 9323
Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Act
TL;DR
Rep. Luz Rivas (D-CA) introduced this bill to create a new federal agency, the Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence, to coordinate U.S. AI policy and oversight. The bill is currently sitting in the House Oversight Committee and would centralize federal AI governance rather than imposing direct rules on private companies.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Creates a new federal department that would become the central point of contact for AI policy, potentially consolidating oversight currently spread across NIST, FTC, and other agencies
No immediate compliance requirements for private businesses; the bill establishes government structure, not industry rules
Companies in AI development, cloud computing, and federal contracting should expect a single regulator to engage with rather than multiple agencies if this passes
Federal contractors selling AI products to the government would likely face new procurement standards set by this department
Long timeline expected: standing up a new federal department typically takes 2-3 years after enactment, giving businesses time to prepare
Bill is in early committee stage with a single sponsor, meaning passage in current form is unlikely without bipartisan support
Future rulemaking by this department could affect industries from healthcare AI to financial services, depending on its eventual mandate
What Should You Do
Assign someone on your government affairs or legal team to track this bill through the House Oversight Committee and flag any markup sessions
If you sell AI products or services to the federal government, brief your sales and compliance teams that a unified AI procurement authority may emerge
Map your current federal regulatory touchpoints (NIST, FTC, EEOC, etc.) so you can assess consolidation impact if this advances
Hold off on major compliance investments tied to this specific bill; focus instead on existing frameworks like the NIST AI RMF and state laws already in force
Who It Affects
Sponsors
Status Timeline
committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
June 15, 2026
committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
June 15, 2026