Require artificial intelligence developers to include an emergency kill switch so a human operator can shut down advanced AI systems.

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · New Jersey · Republican

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Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: Require artificial intelligence developers to install an emergency kill switch in advanced AI systems.. Promised outcome: Advanced artificial intelligence systems include a technical capability for a human operator to shut down the system.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 7th District, Kean promoted the AI Emergency Button Act introduced during the 2026 congressional term.

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Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced the AI Emergency Button Act to require artificial intelligence developers to install an emergency kill switch. “While AI can be a helpful tool, it is essential that humans remain in control of complex artificial intelligence systems,” said Congressman Kean . “This legislation would ensure that advanced artificial intelligence systems include a technical capability for a human operator to shut down the system.”

Kean introduced legislation requiring AI developers to install an emergency shutdown capability for advanced AI systems and described the intended requirement that a human operator be able to shut such systems down.

Kean Introduces AI Kill Switch Legislation | Congressman Thomas Kean Jr.
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Each covered entity shall ensure that the advanced artificial intelligence system developed or operated by the covered entity includes a technical capability for a human operator to shut down the system.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Kean introduced H.R. 10567 on September 24, 2026; it was referred to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. The bill directly proposes the promised shutdown requirement, documenting concrete legislative effort. No enactment or qualifying development was identified during October 15–17, 2026, so delivery remains unresolved. The proposed 90-day rulemaking deadline begins only after enactment.

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H.R. 10567 — AI Emergency Button Act, introduced in House
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Is there objection to the original request? Mr. PAUL. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Congressional Record documents Rand Paul's objection to Kennedy's request to pass S. 5417, the Senate AI Emergency Button Act. This blocked passage by unanimous consent; it was not a recorded vote rejecting the measure or a final legislative defeat. It supports an unresolved assessment.

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CREC-2026-09-16-senate.pdf
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Public state: pending As of 2026-10-17 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. unknown A for effort

The verified commitment establishes that Kean introduced the legislation, supporting material legislative effort. Passage 68196 contains the proposed shutdown requirement but does not establish enactment or implementation. The promise concerns achieving that requirement, not merely introducing a bill. No documented deadline has expired as of October 17, 2026; delivery remains unresolved.

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