Bill · H.R. 10180· House(119-HR-10180)
Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act
- Introduced
- 8/27/2026
- Last activity
- 8/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- George Whitesides
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Self-Improving AI Monitoring Act," proposes amendments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act. It seeks to authorize the Director of the Institute to assess trends in artificial intelligence capabilities. Specifically, it focuses on the ability of AI systems to autonomously conduct research or development on other AI systems. The bill also imposes new requirements on memorandums of understanding regarding the pre-deployment evaluation of frontier artificial intelligence systems. These requirements include mandatory information disclosures from developers to the Director.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+6
The bill imposes new transparency and disclosure requirements on frontier AI developers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The act increases transparency of AI developmental processes through mandatory information disclosures.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
Increased transparency in AI development may lead to better long-term consumer protections.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill imposes new regulatory disclosure requirements on high-end AI developers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assessment of AI Trends: The Director can assess if AI systems have the capability to autonomously conduct research or development that could lead to scientific research and development breakthroughs. (Section 2, amending subsection (b)(6))
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Increased Transparency in AI Development: Developers of frontier artificial intelligence systems would be required to disclose information regarding how much an AI system was used to facilitate its own research or development. (Section 2, subsection (h)(1))
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Information on Human Oversight: The bill requires developers to provide estimates on how much an AI system was used without human review, along with the methodology used for that estimate. (Section 2, subsection (h)(1)(B) and (C))
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Capability Evaluations: Evaluations of frontier artificial intelligence systems must include an assessment of whether the system can autonomously facilitate or conduct research or development on an artificial intelligence system. (Section 2, subsection (h)(2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+6Increases Scientific Research Funding+3Improves Data Privacy+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina