# Senators Propose Bipartisan AI Committee

Senators Ben Ray Luján and Ruben Gallego have called for or introduced a resolution to establish a bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The proposed committee would coordinate congressional work on AI, hold hearings, bring in technical expertise, examine gaps in federal oversight, and develop legislative safeguards, including for national security and cybersecurity. The signals describe no solicitation, contract funding, or immediate procurement action, and the proposal does not create new contractor requirements by itself.

- Federal AI contractors and agencies should distinguish this committee proposal from an enacted law, current regulation, or procurement mandate; no new compliance obligation is identified in these signals.
- Companies providing AI capabilities to government can account for the proposed focus on oversight, safeguards, and national security when evaluating product risk and federal market strategy.
- The proposal could shape future legislative discussions relevant to AI procurement. Procurement and policy teams can track the resolution and any committee hearings as those provide concrete indications of potential changes.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Senate (Senate)
- United States Congress (Congress)

### Key Quotes
> A bipartisan select committee would provide the vehicle for a focused, informed approach to governing AI that protects America’s national security interests while maintaining a competitive edge in the AI race.
> — Ruben Gallego, U.S. Senator

> Establishing this bipartisan Committee gives Congress the institutional capacity to pull in expertise to understand this technology, drive its benefits, anticipate its consequences, and act with the urgency and responsibility that is demanded of us in our elected roles.
> — Ben Ray Luján, Senator

### Sources
- [Luján Calls for Bipartisan Senate Select Committee on AI – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/lujan-calls-for-bipartisan-senate-select-committee-on-ai) - MeriTalk
- [Gallego Introduces Resolution to Establish Select Committee on AI](https://www.gallego.senate.gov/news/press-releases/gallego-introduces-resolution-to-establish-select-committee-on-ai/) - Gallego Senate