Bill · S. 5417· Senate(119-S-5417)
AI Emergency Button Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+7
The legislation places strict regulatory mandates on entities developing or operating advanced artificial intelligence systems.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill requires advanced AI developers to include a human-controlled shutdown mechanism, increasing safety protections for consumers and the public.
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with establishing nationwide regulations to enforce AI shutdown mechanisms.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
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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+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6
- 9/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
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