Representatives Sam Liccardo and Kevin Kiley, both from California, are advocating for a formal framework to manage US-China engagement on artificial intelligence. The initiative seeks to replace informal discussions with a structured, systematic process for government officials and AI experts to collaborate on technology governance.
The proposal follows existing executive-level talks between the US and China. In September 2026, both nations discussed risk management frameworks, including the creation of crisis notification systems. Additionally, a group of Democratic lawmakers recently sent letters supporting ongoing bilateral dialogues on safety standards and researcher exchanges.
Sam Liccardo previously introduced the SKILL Act in June 2026. This legislation proposes providing up to $500 million in annual tax credits to support AI education programs within community colleges and universities. Meanwhile, Kevin Kiley has focused on intellectual property issues, specifically regarding patent eligibility for AI-generated inventions.
