H4657

Right to Compute Act

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the "Right to Compute Act" to protect the use of computational resources and requires risk management policies for critical AI systems.

The Right to Compute Act protects the fundamental rights to property and free expression by limiting governmental restrictions on the use of computational resources. It mandates that any restrictions must be demonstrably necessary and narrowly tailored to fulfill a compelling interest. The act also requires deployers of critical artificial intelligence systems to develop risk management policies. These policies must consider guidance and standards from recognized frameworks. The act ensures that its provisions do not interfere with existing intellectual property laws.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled