Background
Rep. Ro Khanna is a Democrat representing California's 17th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
AI Position
PositiveRep. Khanna has sponsored legislation focused on standardizing biological datasets for use in AI models. His bill directs NIST to establish definitions, standards, resources, and frameworks to ensure datasets are AI-ready, suggesting a focus on enabling AI development through data infrastructure and technical standards rather than restricting AI capabilities.
AI Bills Sponsored
HRES 1471
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced a non-binding House resolution stating that Americans living near AI data centers deserve transparency and local control over their construction and operation. It's a statement of principle, not a law, expressing that communities should have a say in how AI infrastructure gets built in their backyards.
Last action: Aug 3, 2026
HR 9985
Rep. Ro Khanna's AI Ads Act would require political ads that use AI-generated content (deepfakes, synthetic voices, AI-manipulated images of candidates) to carry clear disclaimers. It targets deceptive AI use in federal campaign advertising, not commercial advertising.
Last action: Jul 30, 2026
HR 7907
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced a bill directing NIST to create standardized formats for biological data that AI systems can read and process. The bill focuses on making DNA sequences, protein structures, and other biological data work better across different AI platforms and research tools. It aims to accelerate biotech innovation by making it easier for AI companies to train models on biological datasets.
Last action: Mar 12, 2026
HRES 1005
Rep. Ro Khanna introduced this non-binding resolution declaring that creators and digital workers (think YouTubers, TikTokers, Substack writers, gig-economy contractors) deserve fair treatment, transparency, and economic opportunity from the platforms they rely on. It expresses the House's opinion but does not create any new laws, rules, or penalties.
Last action: Jan 15, 2026
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