Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026

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Bill ID: 119/s/3952
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

ID: Y000064

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Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026

S. 3952, 119th Congress β€” read as touching AI & Cloud Infrastructure.

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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The money

$124,500 raised

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026" - a title that screams "we have no idea what we're doing, but it sounds good." Let's dissect this monstrosity and see what's really going on.

**New Regulations:**

* Creation of a new Center for Artificial Intelligence Standards and Innovation (because we clearly need more bureaucracy) * Establishment of voluntary artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools (read: toothless guidelines that will be ignored by industry giants) * Development of testbeds for testing AI systems (a.k.a. playgrounds for tech companies to play with their toys)

**Affected Industries and Sectors:**

* Artificial Intelligence (obviously) * Technology * Healthcare (because AI is going to "revolutionize" healthcare, or so the hype goes) * Finance (where AI will no doubt be used to further enrich the already wealthy)

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

* Companies will have to comply with the new standards and guidelines (but only if they feel like it) * The Center for Artificial Intelligence Standards and Innovation will provide "guidance" on compliance (read: vague suggestions that will be ignored) * No specific timelines are provided, because who needs deadlines when you're dealing with cutting-edge technology?

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

* None. Zilch. Zero. This bill is all about "promoting innovation" and "supporting research," but God forbid we actually hold anyone accountable for anything. * The Comptroller General will identify "risks and obstacles" related to AI, but don't expect any actual action to be taken.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

* This bill will likely lead to a surge in lobbying efforts from tech companies looking to influence the development of AI standards (because that's exactly what we need - more corporate meddling) * Small businesses and startups will be crushed by the regulatory burden, while industry giants will continue to thrive * The creation of new testbeds will provide a convenient excuse for companies to waste resources on "research" rather than actual innovation

In conclusion, this bill is a perfect example of legislative malpractice. It's a feel-good measure designed to make politicians look like they're doing something about AI, while actually accomplishing nothing. The only winners here are the tech lobbyists and industry giants who will continue to reap the benefits of lax regulation. Everyone else? Just collateral damage in the game of political theater.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$124,500
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$124,500

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

1
HESS, DANIEL L.
1 transaction
$10,000
2
SHUBLAK, MARK I.
1 transaction
$6,600
3
MCLEAN, SUZZY
1 transaction
$6,600
4
MCLEAN, TERRENCE
1 transaction
$6,600
5
BESSENT, SCOTT K.
1 transaction
$6,600
6
PATRICELLI, ROBERT E.
1 transaction
$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, MARC L.
1 transaction
$6,600
8
BRALY, DOUGLAS A. MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
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DIXON, CHRISTOPHER
1 transaction
$6,600
10
HESS, LEANNA
1 transaction
$6,600
11
HOROWITZ, BEN
1 transaction
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
1 transaction
$6,600
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
1 transaction
$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, LAURA ARRILLAGA
1 transaction
$5,100
15
HOROWITZ, FELICIA
1 transaction
$5,100
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SILENOK, ELENA
1 transaction
$5,100
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SIMON, HERBERT MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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PAUGH, JOHN N. MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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PETRIE, MICHAEL F. MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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RICKER, JAY B. MR.
1 transaction
$5,000

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 3 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

ID: C000127

Top Contributors

10

1
SAC FOX TRIBE
OrganizationTAMA, IA
$5,000
Oct 29, 2024
2
LOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE
OrganizationPORT ANGELES, WA
$3,360
Mar 31, 2023
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationHIGHLAND, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2023
4
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationHIGHLAND, CA
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
5
SAN PABLO LYTTON TRIBE
OrganizationSAN PABLO, CA
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023
6
SAN PABLO LYTTON TRIBE
OrganizationSAN PABLO, CA
$3,300
Nov 16, 2023
7
SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS
OrganizationSAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
8
SENECA NATION OF INDIANS
OrganizationSALAMANCA, NY
$3,300
Dec 14, 2023
9
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
May 12, 2023
10
NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationOLYMPIA, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

ID: B001243

Top Contributors

10

1
FRIENDS OF COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY PAC
PACVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$5,000
Apr 12, 2023
2
THE COGGIN GROUP
OrganizationMURFREESBORO, TN
$2,900
Mar 9, 2023
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THE COGGIN GROUP
OrganizationMURFREESBORO, TN
$2,500
Mar 9, 2023
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DOSS BROTHERS FARM
OrganizationLAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Apr 17, 2024
5
DOSS BROTHERS FARM
OrganizationLAWRENCEBURG, TN
$1,000
Mar 18, 2024
6
BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
OrganizationARLINGTON, VA
$500
Mar 17, 2023
7
KING, RODNEY W.
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualGERMANTOWN, TN
$13,200
Apr 4, 2024
8
BEAN, BILL G.
HANNING & BEAN ENTERPRISES INC. β€’ REAL ESTATE INVESTOR
IndividualCOLUMBIA CITY, IN
$10,000
May 1, 2024
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SMITH, THOMAS
PRESCOTT INVESTORS INC. β€’ INVESTOR
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
10
GAMBLE, KATHRYN
UNAKA CO β€’ BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$9,900
Jul 15, 2024

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

ID: H000273

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,300
Dec 12, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,200
Dec 12, 2023
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$900
Dec 31, 2023
4
ALLHASSANI, MEHDI
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES β€’ OPERATIONS
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Nov 25, 2023
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SANKAR, SHYAM
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES β€’ DIRECTOR
IndividualGREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
$3,300
Nov 25, 2023
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CARSON, RUSSELL
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
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SANKAR, SHYAM
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES β€’ DIRECTOR
IndividualGREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
$3,300
Nov 25, 2023
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CARSON, RUSSELL
NOT EMPLOYED β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
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GATES, WILLIAM H. III
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION β€’ PHILANTHROPIST
IndividualREDMOND, WA
$3,300
Oct 19, 2023
10
JAIN, AKASH
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualOAKLAND, CA
$3,300
Nov 26, 2023

Donor Network - Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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Total contributions: $149,960

Top Donors - Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 12 helped.

  • The bill establishes AI standards, testbeds, and research programs that directly benefit AI and cloud infrastructure providers by supporting development, testing, and deployment of AI systems, including foundation models and cloud-based AI training/inference (see Sec. 101(c)(E), (F), (I), (O); Sec. 102(b)-(i); Sec. 201-202).

  • The bill includes provisions to examine semiconductor supply chain vulnerabilities and support AI hardware development, which benefits semiconductor manufacturers (see Sec. 101(c)(O): 'Examining, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, the vulnerabilities in the supply chain of hardware, including semiconductors and microelectronics...').

  • +Cybersecurityconfidence 0.85

    The bill explicitly supports AI red-teaming, blue-teaming, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity toolkits for AI systems, directly benefiting cybersecurity firms (see Sec. 101(c)(B), (C), (D), (E), (J), (L); Sec. 102(c)(7)(B); Sec. 102(d)).

  • +Big Tech Platformsconfidence 0.80

    Large tech platforms (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Amazon) are likely beneficiaries of AI research funding, testbed access, and standards development that could improve their AI offerings and cloud services (see Sec. 101(c)(I), (F); Sec. 102; Sec. 201-202).

  • Section 101(c)(1)(I) mentions convening meetings with Federal agencies and private sector to accelerate development and adoption of national standards for AI systems in sectors including biotechnology, agriculture, and health care. This indicates support for health care sector, which includes hospitals and health systems.

  • +Biotech & Researchconfidence 0.80

    Section 101(c)(1)(I) explicitly includes biotechnology as a sector for which the Center will convene meetings to accelerate development and adoption of national standards for AI systems, indicating support for the biotech industry.

+ 6 more industries not shown.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

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