To authorize the head of agencies to issue rules related to the uses of algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of Federal laws that the agency is authorized to enforce, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9125 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9125 To authorize the head of agencies to issue rules related to the uses of algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of Federal laws that the agency is authorized to enforce, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 3, 2026 Ms. Jacobs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize the head of agencies to issue rules related to the uses of algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of Federal laws that the agency is authorized to enforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Existing Federal laws may already prohibit certain harmful uses of algorithmic decision-making systems. However, uncertainty regarding the scope and application of existing authorities to such systems, and variation in agency procedures and approaches may impede clear and coordinated regulation. (2) Agencies may benefit from clearer authority, consistent with their existing enforcement mandates, to issue prospective rules governing uses of algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of Federal law. (3) A coord