# Barrett Proposes Federal AI Oversight Office

On October 9, 2026, Representative Tom Barrett introduced the Artificial Intelligence Governance and Emerging Threats Act, which would establish a Cabinet-level U.S. Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats within the Executive Office of the President. The proposed office would coordinate federal activity on AI and emerging technology risks, including national security, international engagement, private-sector engagement, and workforce impacts. The bill is not an announced procurement, funding opportunity, or solicitation; if enacted, it could influence future agency priorities and contractor engagement in these areas.

- Contractors working in AI, national security, workforce technology, or government-private-sector coordination can use the proposed office’s stated remit to identify areas that may inform future agency priorities.
- No contract value, funding, solicitation, or compliance requirement is specified in the signals. Businesses should not treat the proposal as a current procurement or mandatory requirement.
- The bill was introduced on October 9, 2026. Industry stakeholders can track its legislative progress and any implementing guidance if it is enacted.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Policy
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress
- Executive Office of the President (EOP)
- U.S. Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats (proposed)

### Key Quotes
> These risks cannot be ignored, so it’s time to create a seat at the table for someone to monitor AI technology, ensure strong guardrails are in place, and prepare us for this new era of technological innovation and beyond.
> — Tom Barrett, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [Barrett Introduces Legislation to Address Growing Threats from Artificial Intelligence, Other Emerging Technology | Representative Tom Barrett](https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-legislation-address-growing-threats-artificial-intelligence) - Barrett House
- [Barrett Introduces Bill to Create Federal AI Oversight Office – MeriTalk](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/barrett-introduces-bill-to-create-federal-ai-oversight-office) - MeriTalk