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HR 8526 — US
HR 8526 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. The proposed bill introduces a framework for updating quality standards for mammography facilities incorporating AI systems [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-27.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Effective date
- 2026-04-27
- Authority / governing body
- Congress, House of Representatives
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill in progress.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
US Bill Proposes AI Quality Standards for Mammography Facilities
The proposed bill introduces a framework for updating quality standards for mammography facilities incorporating AI systems [1].
This development extends regulatory scrutiny to AI quality within diagnostic healthcare, signaling a potential new layer of compliance for medical device AI.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill in progress.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 8526?
- A proposed US federal bill (H.R. 8526) seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act [1] to establish updated quality standards for mammography facilities. This legislative effort specifically addresses the integration and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems [1], reflecting an intent to formalize regulatory oversight for AI applications in critical diagnostic healthcare. Primary source →
- Why does HR 8526 matter?
- This development extends regulatory scrutiny to AI quality within diagnostic healthcare, signaling a potential new layer of compliance for medical device AI. Primary source →
- Who does HR 8526 affect?
- Healthcare providers operating mammography facilities and developers creating or deploying AI systems for mammography within the US federal jurisdiction are within scope. Considerations include the impact on existing diagnostic workflows and the potential for new certification or validation requirements for AI technologies used in medical imaging. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 8526?
- No fixed deadline — bill in progress. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 8526?
- As of the last published update, HR 8526 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 8526?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr8526ih. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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