In one paragraph
S. 4216, the GUARDRAILS Act, would provide that the December 11, 2025 Executive order 'Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence' has no force or effect and bar the use of federal funds to implement, administer, enforce or carry it out. Introduced by Sen. Schatz on March 26, 2026 and referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; it has not passed either house.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted, it would void the executive order and stop federal funding for carrying it out; it places no duties on businesses.
Key provisions
- Section 2 would provide that the Executive order entitled 'Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,' issued December 11, 2025, has no force or effect
- No federal funds could be used to implement, administer, enforce or carry out that order
- Short title: Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans' Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards Act
- Read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation March 26, 2026
Latest legislative action
Mar 26, 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Kim D | Sponsor | SD-NJ |
| Brian Schatz D | Sponsor | SD-HI |
| Christopher Coons D | Sponsor | SD-DE |
| Christopher Murphy D | Sponsor | SD-CT |
| Lisa Rochester D | Sponsor | SD-DE |
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