# 119-s-5051: AI AGENT Act of 2026

119-s-5051, AI AGENT Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-12).

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- As of: 2026-09-12
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5051
- Congress: 119
- Title: AI AGENT Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-12

## Summary

**This bill would force large online platforms to open controlled access via interoperable interfaces so authorized custodial user agents can interact with user-linked services.** It aims to balance third-party access with privacy and security rules. - Users and custodial user agent providers: Authorized custodial user agents would gain structured access comparable to what users can do, with interface documentation required within 120 days and a 14-day cure period if access is denied. - Large online platforms: Covers platforms with more than 50 million U.S. users and would require them to maintain interoperability interfaces on fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory terms, file privacy and security standards, and give advance notice of interface changes. - Regulators and technical standards: The Federal Trade Commission would set verification and enforcement rules and treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The National Institute of Standards and Technology must publish model open protocols and standards within 180 days and the Commission must write implementing regulations within 1 year.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier agent access to big platforms: benefit, high. If enacted, large online platforms would have to let authorized custodial user agents access interoperability interfaces on fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory terms. Platforms could not change interfaces or terms to unreasonably block agents. Platforms that let their own affiliated agents inte…
- New privacy and technical standards: benefit, high. If enacted, large platforms would have to file privacy and security standards with the FTC, and the FTC would make those standards public. The Director of NIST would identify or publish model technical standards and open protocols within 180 days for messaging, social media, e-commerce, personal fi…
- Stronger enforcement and agency rules: benefit, high. If enacted, the FTC would have to issue implementing regulations within 1 year, coordinating with financial regulators where relevant. Violations of the Act would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act and the FTC could enforce them, including against common carriers. The FTC woul…
- Rules for access denials and appeals: benefit, medium. If enacted, platforms that deny access by custodial user agents under privacy or security standards must report the denial to the FTC and give the agent provider a written rationale. The agent provider would get 14 calendar days to fix the issue while the platform may continue to deny access. The a…
- New fees for custodial agents: cost, low. If enacted, custodial user agent providers would be permitted to charge users fees for agent products or services that act on a user's behalf. The bill does not set fee levels. This could create a new cost for households that use custodial agents. The rule would start when the FTC issues implementi…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-2982: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5051 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5051)

## Related
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-2982: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2982)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5051 (as of 2026-09-12).