GrAITR Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Apr 2019): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 2202, the GrAITR Act, would establish a coordinated federal initiative to accelerate research and development in artificial intelligence (AI) for the United States' economic and national security. The bill proposes creating a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative, overseen by a coordination office, an interagency committee, and an advisory committee. It also includes provisions for AI research and development activities at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Energy, and establishes AI research and education programs, including multidisciplinary centers, at the National Science Foundation.
This bill would affect various federal agencies involved in AI research and development, as well as institutions of higher education, researchers, students, and industry partners. The proposed initiative aims to foster a skilled AI workforce, encourage collaboration, and address ethical and societal impacts of AI. NIST would be tasked with developing measurements and standards for AI applications, while the National Science Foundation would support interdisciplinary research and education programs.
H.R. 2202 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 10, 2019, during the 116th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced." The bill was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology but did not receive a vote in that session of Congress. Therefore, it did not advance further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Growing Artificial Intelligence Through Research Act or the GrAITR Act
This bill requires certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative.
The initiative must invest in artificial intelligence research and support the development of an artificial intelligence science and technology workforce pipeline, among other activities.
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) shall establish or designate
• a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee to advise the OSTP on matters related to the initiative;
• a National Artificial Intelligence Coordination Office to provide technical and administrative support to the advisory committee and serve as the point of contact on federal artificial intelligence activities; and
• an Interagency Committee on Artificial Intelligence to coordinate the artificial intelligence and technology research and education activities and programs of the federal agencies, among other activities.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, among other things
Timeline
10 Apr 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2202 do?
- H.R. 2202, the GrAITR Act, would establish a coordinated federal initiative to accelerate research and development in artificial intelligence (AI) for the United States' economic and national security. The bill proposes creating a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative, overseen by a coordination office, an interagency committee, and an advisory committee. It also includes provisions for AI research and development activities at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Energy, and establishes AI research and education programs, including multidisciplinary centers, at the National Science Foundation. This bill would affect various federal agencies involved in AI research and development, as well as institutions of higher education, researchers, students, and industry partners. The proposed initiative aims to foster a skilled AI workforce, encourage collaboration, and address ethical and societal impacts of AI. NIST would be tasked with developing measurements and standards for AI applications, while the National Science Foundation would support interdisciplinary research and education programs. H.R. 2202 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 10, 2019, during the 116th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced." The bill was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology but did not receive a vote in that session of Congress. Therefore, it did not advance further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 2202 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2202. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2202?
- H.R. 2202 was sponsored by Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] (D-IL), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2202?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (10 Apr 2019).
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