Bill · S. 2750· Senate(119-S-2750)
SANDBOX Act
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to create a Federal regulatory sandbox program for artificial intelligence. The program allows individuals and the Director to apply for temporary waivers or modifications of existing federal rules to test and deploy artificial intelligence products, services, or development methods. It aims to encourage artificial intelligence innovation, expand economic opportunities, and create jobs in the United States. Participating applicants must enter into written agreements, protect consumers, report certain incidents, and submit periodic reports. The program includes agency reviews, public notices, appeal processes, and a sunset provision terminating the program 12 years after its establishment.
Yes· 3 of 11
Is this likely to grow the economy?+6
By establishing a regulatory sandbox for AI products and services, the legislation incentivizes innovation and economic expansion.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Provides business owners and developers testing AI products with temporary flexibility from burdensome federal regulatory requirements.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill explicitly aims to create jobs and expand economic opportunities through artificial intelligence development and innovation.
The opposite
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?-4
The bill temporarily relaxes certain federal rules and regulations to encourage innovation, rather than increasing regulation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 702(b) outlines the purpose of the Program, which includes incentivizing the development of artificial intelligence products and services, expanding economic opportunities, creating jobs, and fostering innovation in the United States. This could directly benefit individuals by spurring economic growth and job creation in the technology sector.
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Section 702(c)(1)(D)(ii) requires applicants to describe how their artificial intelligence product, service, or development method will benefit consumers, enhance business efficiency, expand economic opportunities, create jobs, or further artificial intelligence innovation. This ensures that proposed projects are intended to provide tangible positive outcomes for the public.
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Section 702(l) mandates that participating persons must publicly disclose specific consumer protections before deploying an artificial intelligence product or service. This includes providing their contact information, explaining that the product is undergoing testing and may expose the consumer to certain risks, and informing consumers that the person is not immune from existing civil liability or criminal prosecution for violations of non-waived provisions. This ensures people are well-informed about the risks and limits of products tested in the sandbox.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 702(a)(1) allows for temporary waivers or modifications of existing federal rules so that applicants can test, experiment, or temporarily provide artificial intelligence products or services without being subject to standard enforcement, licensing, or authorization requirements. This could potentially expose consumers to risks if regulations meant to protect them are temporarily set aside.
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Section 702(k)(2) and Section 702(k)(3) state that while a waiver or modification is in effect and the participant complies with their written agreement, they are not subject to criminal or civil enforcement of the waived rules, and agencies cannot pursue punitive actions like civil penalties, fines, or license suspensions for violations of those specific rules. This might limit immediate regulatory penalties if a participating artificial intelligence project causes unexpected harm.
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Section 702(k)(5) explicitly states that the Federal Government is not responsible for any business losses if a waiver or modification is revoked at any time. This places the full financial risk of program termination or rule changes onto the participating businesses and individuals.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+6Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+5Improves Consumer Protection+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Interstate Commerce+4Improves Due Process+3Increases Federal Power+3Increase States Rights+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Young Adults+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation-4
- 9/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate