WASHINGTON, DC, June 4, 2026 — Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) released a discussion draft of the Great American AI Act, bipartisan legislation creating a federal framework for AI governance. Co-released with Reps. Suhas Subramanyam, Scott Franklin, Scott Peters, and Erin Houchin.
The draft would codify the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) with $100M/year authorized FY2027–2029, require frontier AI developers to report safety incidents, mandate independent audits, and preempt state laws regulating AI model development for three years.
Public feedback solicited before formal introduction via [email protected].
“This discussion draft is an important step toward building a clear federal framework that promotes innovation, protects Americans from emerging risks, and ensures the United States continues to lead the world in AI,” said Obernolte.