Who it affects
- Developers and operators of advanced artificial intelligence systems
- Department of Homeland Security
- Other federal agencies overseeing artificial intelligence systems
In committeeTechnology
AI Emergency Button Act
H.R. 10567 · House bill · Introduced Sept. 24, 2026
The AI Emergency Button Act would require entities developing or operating advanced artificial intelligence systems in the United States to include human-controlled shutdown capabilities.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would apply to entities developing or operating advanced artificial intelligence systems in the United States.
- Each system would need a way for a human operator to shut it down.
- The Secretary of Homeland Security would have to issue compliance rules within 90 days after the bill becomes law.
- The Secretary would consult other relevant federal agency heads when creating those rules.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To require entities to include human-controlled shutdown mechanisms in all artificial intelligence systems.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. (R-NJ)
- Introduced
- Sept. 24, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 0
- Committees
- House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 24, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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