AI Careers Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Jun 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
The AI Careers Act of 2020 would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to undertake several initiatives. NIST would develop standardized ways to describe the skills, jobs, and training needed for careers in artificial intelligence. It would also identify any shortages in the AI workforce across both government and private industries. Finally, NIST would establish criteria and methods for assessing credentials related to AI professions.
These actions would affect individuals and organizations involved in artificial intelligence. The developed taxonomies and lexica are intended to guide career development, education, and training for those working or seeking to work in AI within industry, academia, nonprofit organizations, and the federal government. The identification of workforce gaps and the creation of credentialing criteria would also impact these sectors.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 25, 2020, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As of now, its latest action is "Introduced." For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
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Official summary
AI Careers Act of 2020
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to (1) develop taxonomies and lexica to describe the skills, jobs, and workforce requirements related to artificial intelligence to guide career development, education, and training activities in industry, academia, nonprofit organizations, and the federal government; (2) identify gaps in the artificial intelligence workforce, including in the public and private sectors; and (3) create criteria and measurements for credentials in careers related to artificial intelligence.
Timeline
25 Jun 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7339 do?
- The AI Careers Act of 2020 would require the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to undertake several initiatives. NIST would develop standardized ways to describe the skills, jobs, and training needed for careers in artificial intelligence. It would also identify any shortages in the AI workforce across both government and private industries. Finally, NIST would establish criteria and methods for assessing credentials related to AI professions. These actions would affect individuals and organizations involved in artificial intelligence. The developed taxonomies and lexica are intended to guide career development, education, and training for those working or seeking to work in AI within industry, academia, nonprofit organizations, and the federal government. The identification of workforce gaps and the creation of credentialing criteria would also impact these sectors. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 25, 2020, and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. As of now, its latest action is "Introduced." For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 7339 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7339. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7339?
- H.R. 7339 was sponsored by Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7339?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (25 Jun 2020).
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