Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

R / U.S. Senate / MT

Background

Sen. Tim Sheehy is a Republican senator from Montana serving in the U.S. Senate. He was elected in 2024 and brings a business background to his legislative work.

AI Position

Mixed

Sen. Sheehy has focused on AI accountability and fraud prevention, as evidenced by his sponsorship of the AI Fraud Accountability Act of 2026. His legislative approach emphasizes consumer protection and holding AI systems responsible for fraudulent outputs.

AI Bills Sponsored

FederalIn Committee

Medium Risk

S 5225

K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

Last action: Aug 4, 2026

FederalIn Committee

Low Risk

S 5047

Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced this bill to create federal coordination around AI systems that control physical machines and infrastructure (think robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial equipment). It sits in the Commerce Committee and appears focused on establishing government-wide coordination rather than imposing immediate rules on companies.

Robotics and AutomationAutonomous VehiclesDefense and Aerospace

Last action: Jul 21, 2026

FederalIn Committee

High Risk

S 3982

Senator Harris introduced S 3982 to make companies criminally liable when their AI systems are used to commit fraud, even if the company didn't intend the fraud. The bill closes a legal loophole where businesses could claim their AI acted independently, forcing companies to take responsibility for fraudulent outcomes from their automated systems.

Financial ServicesInsuranceHealthcare AI

Last action: Mar 4, 2026

FederalIn Committee

Medium Risk