Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act
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Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act
United States (federal)
Proposed legislation
S. 5541 (119th Congress).[1]
Introduced September 24, 2026; the Senate Commerce Committee lists the bill as read twice and referred to that committee.[2]
Not applicable to a proposal; no enactment or effective date has been verified.
September 28, 2026 (sponsor announcement, proposed bill text, Senate committee listing and Congressional Record).
The Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act (S. 5541) is proposed United States federal legislation announced on September 24, 2026. It has not been enacted.[3]
Proposal
Senator Ed Markey announced the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act on September 24. The proposal would establish an independent federal board to investigate major cybersecurity incidents, including AI-enabled attacks against critical infrastructure, and publish findings and recommendations. Its proposed subpoena authority would apply to relevant documents and testimony under specified procedures.[4][5]
Status and coverage
The Senate introduced S. 5541 on September 24, read it twice and referred it to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.[6][7] See September 24 news coverage and federal authorities.
References
- ↑ Congressional Record, September 24, 2026, p. S4995.
- ↑ U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 2026 legislation listing, accessed September 27, 2026.
- ↑ Sponsor announcement, September 24, 2026.
- ↑ Sponsor announcement, September 24, 2026.
- ↑ Proposed bill text, September 24, 2026.
- ↑ U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 2026 legislation listing, accessed September 27, 2026.
- ↑ Congressional Record, September 24, 2026, p. S4995.