S.2938: AI Risk Evaluation Act
proposedNationalBipartisan bill introduced September 29, 2025 by Senators Hawley (R-MO) and Blumenthal (D-CT). Would require DOE to establish mandatory AI evaluation program with adversarial testing. Notable for \$1M/day non-compliance penalty and focus on dangerous capabilities. 7-year program duration. Referred to Commerce Committee.
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Quick Facts
- Bill Number
- S.2938
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- Author / Sponsor
- Senator Josh Hawley and Senator Richard Blumenthal
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2025
- Status
- proposed
- Scope
- National