Bipartisan Senate Bill Proposes Federal AI Model Oversight
The Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act, introduced Oct. 2, would require pre-deployment government testing for the most powerful AI systems.
A New Federal Framework
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on Oct. 2, 2025, introduced the Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act. The bipartisan bill proposes the first major federal oversight for the most powerful AI models, granting the government authority to test advanced systems for national security and public safety risks before their public release.
"Our legislation would ensure that a federal entity is on the lookout, scrutinizing these AI models for threats to infrastructure, labor markets, and civil liberties," Blumenthal said in a statement.
Key Provisions
The bill would establish an Advanced Artificial Intelligence …
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