House Republican leaders have decided not to advance significant artificial intelligence safety legislation before the November 2026 midterm elections. Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise have effectively shelved major bills addressing advanced AI risks, citing a need for better member education and reluctance to legislate under pre-election pressure. As a result, as of September 2026, no major AI safety bill has been advanced on the House floor. Former President Trump dismissing AI risk warnings as a hoax has created significant headwinds for any safety-focused legislation within the Republican Party. Two bills in particular have stalled: the bipartisan Great American AI Act, which would mandate risk disclosures from AI developers, and the AI Incident Reporting Act focused on transparency around AI safety incidents.
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