The AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 9333) is a proposed U.S. law that aims to improve the safety and security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create a program for voluntarily reporting AI flaws and to enhance the detection and monitoring of these flaws. The bill also calls for updating the National Vulnerability Database to include AI-related vulnerabilities and for studying the need for voluntary reporting of significant AI security and safety incidents.
Supporters of the AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act argue that it is a proactive step toward ensuring the safety and reliability of AI technologies. By establishing standardized reporting mechanisms and updating existing databases, the bill is seen as fostering transparency and collaboration among industry stakeholders, which could lead to more secure AI systems and increased public trust.
Critics of the AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act express concerns about the voluntary nature of the reporting program, suggesting it may not be sufficient to address the rapidly evolving risks associated with AI technologies. They also worry that the bill could impose additional regulatory burdens on AI developers, potentially stifling innovation and slowing down the deployment of beneficial AI applications.
The analysis of H.R. 9333 indicates a low risk of conflicts of interest. The top donor industries for sponsor Deborah Ross are Health Professionals and Retired individuals, with no direct overlaps with the bill's subject matter focused on AI flaw reporting and security enhancements. The significant contributions from health professionals, totaling $480 million, do not appear to influence the technology and AI sectors addressed by the legislation. Additionally, the lobbying activity in this area does not include any major health-related firms that could create a conflict. The disclosed lobbying amounts from various companies, such as $20,000 from Photonis and $30,000 from Reform Action Fund, further illustrate that the financial interests at play are not directly tied to the sponsor's major donor industries.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REFORM ACTION FUND | THE TOLMAN GROUP | $30,000 |
| PHOTONIS | LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC | $20,000 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| HUBBARD BROADCASTING | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| ISTATION | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| LUMA ENERGY, LLC | TRUE COMPASS, LLC | undisclosed |
| SANTA FE FARMS, INC DBA ELEMENT6 DYNAMICS | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| LOUISIANA ENERGY SERVICES, LLC | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NUCOR CORPORATION | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NEXUS HOSPICE OF THE HIGH DESERT LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM HOLDINGS, LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| COSTAR GROUP, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| PADSPLIT, INC. | CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY OBO PUBLIC PROPERTIES LLC | B2G ADVISORY | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Deborah Ross, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
