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HR 7226 — US
HR 7226 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently committee. A bill has been introduced in the House requiring federal agencies to deploy artificial intelligence for reviewing regulations [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-29.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill introduced for committee consideration
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Use artificial intelligence to review agency regulations. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of HR 7226 in Congress.
- cto Conduct preliminary research into AI technologies suitable for regulatory review and analysis within the agency.
- chief_ai_officer Assess potential impacts and resource requirements for implementing AI in regulatory review processes.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- ai_governance, security_tooling
Agencies will need to procure or develop AI systems for regulatory review, necessitating thorough vendor due diligence on AI system accuracy, bias mitigation, explainability, and data security capabilities.
Sample vendor questions
- What specific AI capabilities do you offer for regulatory review and analysis?
- How does your AI system ensure accuracy and mitigate bias in regulatory interpretation?
- What explainability and auditability features are included for AI-driven regulatory reviews?
- What security and data governance measures are in place for sensitive regulatory data processed by AI?
- Can your AI system adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes and new legal frameworks?
Intelligence briefs (2)
US House Bill Introduced to Mandate AI for Agency Regulation Review
A bill has been introduced in the House requiring federal agencies to deploy artificial intelligence for reviewing regulations [1].
This signals a potential federal mandate for AI adoption within government operations, affecting agencies' technical and procurement planning.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill introduced for committee consideration
Primary source →US Bill Mandates AI Use for Agency Regulation Review
The proposed bill mandates federal agencies to deploy artificial intelligence for reviewing regulations [1].
This development signals a legislative push for AI adoption within federal government oversight and compliance functions.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill in legislative review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 7226?
- A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives proposing to mandate the use of artificial intelligence by federal agencies for the review of agency regulations [1]. This legislative measure has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, as well as the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for deliberation on provisions within their respective jurisdictions [2]. The bill signals potential future shifts in federal government operational technology requirements. Primary source →
- Why does HR 7226 matter?
- This signals a potential federal mandate for AI adoption within government operations, affecting agencies' technical and procurement planning. Primary source →
- Who does HR 7226 affect?
- This proposed legislation primarily targets U.S. federal government agencies, particularly those tasked with developing, enforcing, or reviewing regulations. Agencies with substantial regulatory burdens or those that frequently update internal policies would be in scope. Additionally, federal Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, and procurement departments would need to assess capabilities and vendor readiness. Private sector AI providers offering regulatory technology solutions could see new demand if the bill progresses. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 7226?
- No fixed deadline — bill introduced for committee consideration Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 7226?
- As of the last published update, HR 7226 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 7226?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/HOB-2026/HOB-2026-hr7226. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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