he is planning to introduce federal artificial intelligence legislation “soon,”
Introduce federal artificial intelligence legislation.
Occurrences
Mr. Lieu (for himself and Mr. Obernolte) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology...
My legislation, the CREATE AI Act, would codify the NAIRR, while the forthcoming Great American AI Act would formalize the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) at the Department of Commerce to advance AI evaluation and standard-setting.
Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the Liquid Cooling for AI Act
Great American Artificial Intelligence Act (Discussion Draft)
Congressman Jay Obernolte ... today introduced the Cloud Labs to Advance Biotechnology Act, or the Cloud LAB Act, ... to strengthen America’s leadership at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
We are releasing this draft to hear from stakeholders, experts, and the public so we can strengthen the legislation before it is formally introduced.
Evidence
Last Action Date Listed: April 27, 2026. Action: Mr. Lieu (for himself and Mr. Obernolte) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means.
Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to help the United States prepare for the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI).
Last Action Date Listed: April 16, 2026. Action: Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Ms. Jacobs) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce.
The House discussion draft dated June 2, 2026 identifies Mr. Obernolte and Mrs. Trahan as introducing the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026 and lays out a detailed AI governance bill covering transparency, workforce, cybersecurity, and R&D.
On June 4, 2026, Obernolte and Trahan released a discussion draft of the Great American AI Act, describing it as bipartisan legislation to create a federal framework for how the United States governs artificial intelligence before formal introduction.
Assessments
Obernolte fulfilled this promise in his current House term by introducing multiple pieces of federal AI-related legislation in 2026. The strongest evidence is the official House bill records showing he introduced H.R. 8345, the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, on April 16, 2026, and co-introduced H.R. 8516, the American Leadership in AI Act, on April 27, 2026. Additional June 2026 evidence shows he also advanced a discussion draft for the Great American AI Act. Because the promise was to introduce federal artificial intelligence legislation, official introduction of these bills satisfies the outcome directly.
The promise was specifically to introduce federal artificial intelligence legislation, not necessarily to enact it. Primary federal records show Obernolte introduced or co-introduced AI-related House bills in April 2026, including H.R. 8345 and H.R. 8516, while serving as a U.S. Representative. That satisfies the promised action in the same federal term.