This bill would change the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Act so the Director of NIST can carry out certain assessments and so some memorandums of understanding (MOUs) about artificial intelligence (AI) must meet new requirements. The bill was introduced in the U.S. House, sponsored by George Whitesides and Pat Harrigan, and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on August 27, 2026. No full text details are publicly available about the exact assessments or the specific MOU requirements.
If passed, the bill would give the NIST Director specific authority to perform certain AI-related assessments and would impose new rules for some AI-related MOUs. Organizations or agencies that have or seek MOUs with NIST about AI could be affected. No publicly available information on the exact scope, timing, or direct effects on individuals or businesses.
No publicly available information on costs, budget changes, or how the work would be funded.
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