We have received text from S. 5417: AI Emergency Button Act. This bill was received on 2026-09-16, and currently has no cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill would require any entity that develops or operates an advanced artificial intelligence system in the United States to make sure that the system has a way for a human operator to shut it down.
What the bill covers
The bill applies to covered entities , meaning organizations that develop or run advanced AI systems in the U.S. It uses the definition of “artificial intelligence” already found in federal law.
What it would require
Each covered entity would have to ensure its advanced AI system includes a technical shutdown feature that a human can use. In plain terms, the bill is intended to make sure there is an accessible “off switch” or emergency stop for advanced AI systems.
How it would be implemented
Within 90 days after the law is enacted, the Secretary of Homeland Security, working with other relevant federal agencies, would have to issue regulations explaining how companies and other entities must comply.
Practical effect
If enacted, the bill would likely require developers and operators of advanced AI systems to design, document, and maintain a human-controlled shutdown mechanism as part of their systems and compliance procedures.
Relevant Companies
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Senator John Kennedy Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Senator John Kennedy:
- S.5628: A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rule-making requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.
- S.5487: TWICE Act
- S.5423: Support Our Educators Act of 2026
- S.5417: AI Emergency Button Act
- S.5210: Display America's Art Act
- S.5085: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the additional hospital insurance tax on high income taxpayers.
You can track bills proposed by Senator John Kennedy on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Kennedy.
Senator John Kennedy Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Senator John Kennedy is worth $21.4M, as of October 1st, 2026. This is the 59th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Kennedy has approximately $8.5M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Senator John Kennedy's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Kennedy.
Senator John Kennedy Stock Trading
We have data on up to $45.0K of trades from Senator John Kennedy, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A October 11th, 2018 purchase of up to $15K of $MTUM. The stock has risen 193.67% since then.
You can track Senator John Kennedy's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Kennedy.
2028 Louisiana US Senate Election
There has been approximately $73,636,510 of spending in Louisiana US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $25,021,210 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- LOUISIANA FREEDOM FUND ($10,816,740)
- ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT INC ($9,522,193)
- AMERICAN MISSION ($1,173,385)
- MAHA PAC ($773,127)
- SAVE AMERICAN FREEDOM ($763,441)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2028 Louisiana US Senate election.
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