# Ro Khanna Proposes Federal AI Regulatory Agency

Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has introduced a proposal to establish a new federal agency dedicated to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) development, modeled after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This agency would provide independent technical oversight to ensure AI safety and foster international cooperation, particularly with China, to develop global standards and monitoring frameworks. The initiative reflects bipartisan recognition of AI risks and the need for formal regulatory structures to guide AI procurement and deployment within government agencies.

- **Why this matters:** The creation of a federal AI regulatory agency would introduce new compliance and certification requirements for AI vendors and contractors seeking government contracts.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate evolving regulatory standards that could impact AI acquisition strategies, contract terms, and vendor evaluations.
- Companies developing AI technologies may need to align products with forthcoming safety and transparency standards to remain eligible for federal contracts.
- This proposal signals increased federal oversight in AI, suggesting procurement teams should prepare for integration of regulatory compliance into AI-related solicitations and contract management.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

### Vendors
- DeepSeek (AI company)
- Alibaba (AI company)

### Key Quotes
> One of the things that really annoys me is when you have these tech CEOs out there saying, Oh, this is too complicated. People in Washington dont understand this. Give me a break. We have regulated very complex things.
> — Ro Khanna, Representative

### Sources
- [Ro Khanna calls for a new federal AI regulatory agency](https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6100322-khanna-proposes-ai-regulatory-agency) - thehill.com