GAINS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 May 2020): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The GAINS Act, H.R. 6950, was introduced in the 116th Congress by Representative Cathy Anne McMorris Rodgers. The official title suggests the bill aims to achieve gains in some area, but the specific provisions and the exact nature of these gains are not detailed in the information provided. Therefore, what the bill would do in concrete terms cannot be determined without its full text.
As the specific contents of the GAINS Act are unknown, it is not possible to identify who it would affect or how. The bill's sponsor is a Representative from Washington state, but this does not specify the scope of the bill's impact.
H.R. 6950 was introduced on May 19, 2020, during the 116th Congress. According to the provided summary, it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote. Therefore, it is no longer actively under consideration in the current Congress. The bill's official text has not been published, and no further legislative action occurred beyond its introduction.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Generating Artificial Intelligence Networking Security Act or the GAINS Act
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce.
Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop and use artificial intelligence and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the adoption and use of such technology, (2) establishing a list of federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over such industry sectors and entities and determining how these agencies are reducing barriers to business adoption and use of artificial intelligence, and (3) assessing risks and trends in the marketplace and supply chain of artificial intelligence.
Commerce must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence.
Timeline
19 May 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6950 do?
- The GAINS Act, H.R. 6950, was introduced in the 116th Congress by Representative Cathy Anne McMorris Rodgers. The official title suggests the bill aims to achieve gains in some area, but the specific provisions and the exact nature of these gains are not detailed in the information provided. Therefore, what the bill would do in concrete terms cannot be determined without its full text. As the specific contents of the GAINS Act are unknown, it is not possible to identify who it would affect or how. The bill's sponsor is a Representative from Washington state, but this does not specify the scope of the bill's impact. H.R. 6950 was introduced on May 19, 2020, during the 116th Congress. According to the provided summary, it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote. Therefore, it is no longer actively under consideration in the current Congress. The bill's official text has not been published, and no further legislative action occurred beyond its introduction.
- Has H.R. 6950 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6950. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6950?
- H.R. 6950 was sponsored by Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] (R-WA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6950?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (19 May 2020).
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