FRONTIER Act

The FRONTIER Act is a proposed piece of United States federal legislation aimed at regulating advanced AI systems, with attention to the most capable "frontier" models and the companies that build them. Its specific provisions, sponsors, and current legislative status should be confirmed against the official congressional record, since bills change frequently as they move through committee. For enterprise compliance teams, the bill matters because it signals the direction of possible federal obligations, such as safety testing, reporting, or accountability requirements, that could eventually affect how organizations procure and deploy advanced AI.

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StandardsUS2026-11-10

FRONTIER Act and AI Kill Switch Bill Enter Lame-Duck Sprint With Weeks to Pass

Congress has returned with only weeks remaining to advance two pending AI safety bills before the new Congress takes over in January 2027. The FRONTIER Act would require risk disclosures and mandatory safety incident reporting for advanced AI developers. The AI Kill Switch Act would require developers to maintain shutdown capabilities and authorize the Department of Homeland Security to intervene after qualifying incidents.

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