GUARDRAILS Act (H.R. 8031 / S. 4216) — repeal of EO 14365 on a national AI policy framework

Summary

The Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans' Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards (GUARDRAILS) Act is a Democratic bill to repeal Executive Order 14365 of December 11, 2025, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. That order seeks to discourage and preempt state AI laws. The bill provides that the order has no force or effect and bars the use of federal funds to carry it out. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) introduced H.R. 8031 in the House on March 20, 2026, with Reps. Lieu, Matsui, Jacobs and McClain Delaney and other cosponsors. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Senate companion, S. 4216, on March 26, 2026, with five cosponsors. Both bills have been referred to committee.

Key dates

1. March 20, 2026Issued
2. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
3. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: January 15, 2027.

Evidence

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1. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) is introducing companion legislation in the Senate.

   Supports: Senate companion

   Beyer, Matsui, Lieu, Jacobs, McClain Delaney Introduce Legislation to Repeal White House AI Moratorium Office of Rep. Don Beyer Primary source

2. H. R. 8031 To repeal the Executive order entitled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence''.

   Supports: House bill number and purpose

   IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2026 Mr. Beyer (for himself, Mr. Lieu, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Jacobs, Mrs. McClain Delaney

   Supports: House introduction date and sponsors

   H.R. 8031 (IH) — GUARDRAILS Act U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo) Primary source

3. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2026 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Coons, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kim, and Ms. Duckworth) introduced the following bill

   Supports: Senate introduction date and sponsors

   issued on December 11, 2025, shall have no force or effect, and no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out that Executive order.

   Supports: Operative provision

   S. 4216 (IS) — GUARDRAILS Act U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo) Primary source

4. Executive Order 14365 of December 11, 2025 Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial

   Supports: EO number and date

   Executive Order 14365, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence Federal Register (via whitehouse.gov) Primary source