American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act (H.R. 5388)

Summary

The bill would provide a national framework to sustain American leadership in artificial intelligence and would require an actionable Federal plan aligned to that policy. It would also establish a temporary moratorium preempting certain State laws that restrict artificial intelligence models and systems engaged in interstate commerce. It was introduced in the House on September 16, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and several other committees. A subcommittee referral followed on December 19, 2025.

Who it applies to

A federal bill in the U.S. House of Representatives concerning artificial intelligence models and systems engaged in interstate commerce, and the State laws that restrict them. It would establish a national framework and a Federal plan, and would apply to State law.

Key points

• Provides a national framework to sustain American leadership in artificial intelligence.
• Requires an actionable Federal plan aligned to that policy.
• Establishes a temporary moratorium preempting certain State laws restricting AI models and systems in interstate commerce.
• Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and additional House committees.

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