ADAPT Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Sep 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
The Advancing Development of AI Processes and Talent Act, or ADAPT Act, would modify existing Department of Defense (DOD) programs that allow employees to temporarily exchange duties with private sector counterparts. Specifically, it would require that agreements for these exchanges include provisions preventing DOD employees from misusing information related to defense contracts for private gain. The bill also mandates that the DOD use these talent exchange programs to facilitate personnel exchanges with companies working on artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
This legislation directly affects the Department of Defense and employees involved in public-private talent exchange programs. It aims to increase collaboration with the private sector on AI technologies and includes specific goals for expanding participation in various DOD offices and military branches for AI-focused exchanges. The bill also addresses how participation in these programs will be considered for promotion and assignments for service members.
The ADAPT Act was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2020 and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As of its introduction, it had not advanced further in the legislative process. If it were to move forward, it would typically require further committee review and consideration by the full House, followed by potential consideration in the Senate.
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Official summary
Advancing Development of AI Processes and Talent Act or the ADAPT Act
This bill modifies the Department of Defense (DOD) public-private talent exchange program under which DOD and private sector employees exchange duties. It requires that an agreement under such program must specify that DOD employees may not improperly use information that relates to a DOD acquisition or procurement for the benefit or advantage of the private-sector organization.
DOD must ensure that the authority for operating a public-private talent exchange program is used to exchange personnel working on artificial intelligence applications. DOD must brief the congressional armed services committees on efforts to expand existing DOD public-private exchange programs and to ensure that such programs seek opportunities for exchanges with private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications.
Timeline
8 Sep 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8183 do?
- The Advancing Development of AI Processes and Talent Act, or ADAPT Act, would modify existing Department of Defense (DOD) programs that allow employees to temporarily exchange duties with private sector counterparts. Specifically, it would require that agreements for these exchanges include provisions preventing DOD employees from misusing information related to defense contracts for private gain. The bill also mandates that the DOD use these talent exchange programs to facilitate personnel exchanges with companies working on artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This legislation directly affects the Department of Defense and employees involved in public-private talent exchange programs. It aims to increase collaboration with the private sector on AI technologies and includes specific goals for expanding participation in various DOD offices and military branches for AI-focused exchanges. The bill also addresses how participation in these programs will be considered for promotion and assignments for service members. The ADAPT Act was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2020 and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As of its introduction, it had not advanced further in the legislative process. If it were to move forward, it would typically require further committee review and consideration by the full House, followed by potential consideration in the Senate.
- Has H.R. 8183 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8183. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8183?
- H.R. 8183 was sponsored by Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] (D-MD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8183?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (8 Sep 2020).
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