In effect
Moderate protection
OMB M-25-22 — Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government
United States · OMB Memo M-25-22 (Apr. 3, 2025)
OMB Memorandum M-25-22 (Apr. 3, 2025) governs federal AI procurement — superseding M-24-18 — and sets pro-competition, pro-innovation rules for how agencies buy AI systems.
Technical detail
M-25-22 implements EO 14179 for AI acquisition. Establishes minimum contract clauses, vendor performance and risk management requirements, IP and data rights for federal AI procurement, and emphasizes American innovation.
Who is protected: Public via the quality and risk profile of AI tools used by federal agencies
Who must comply: Federal agencies acquiring AI
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-04-03 |
| Enacted | 2025-04-03 |
| Citation | OMB Memo M-25-22 (Apr. 3, 2025) |
| Enforced by | OMB / agency CAIOs / contracting officers |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | OMB M-25-22 (PDF) ↗ |
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