National AI Commission Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jun 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 4223, the National AI Commission Act, would establish a new, independent commission within the legislative branch. This commission, known as the National AI Commission, would be bipartisan and comprised of 20 members. Its stated purpose is to help the U.S. manage the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) through regulation, while also supporting U.S. innovation in AI.
The commission's members would have backgrounds in areas such as computer science, civil society, industry, and government. The commission would be tasked with reviewing how the federal government currently oversees and regulates AI. Based on this review, it would be required to recommend a comprehensive, binding regulatory framework.
This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage. If it were to pass both the House and the Senate, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed.
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Official summary
National AI Commission Act
This bill establishes a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Commission in the legislative branch. The purpose of the commission is to support the role of the United States in mitigating the risks of AI through appropriate regulation while also supporting U.S. innovation and opportunities with respect to AI.
The commission must be bipartisan, with an equal number of members appointed by the Democratic and Republican parties. Members must have a background in (1) computer science or other technical experience in AI, (2) civil society, (3) industry and workforce, or (4) government. The commission must review the federal government's current approach to AI oversight and regulation and recommend a comprehensive, binding regulatory framework in its final report.
Timeline
20 Jun 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4223 do?
- H.R. 4223, the National AI Commission Act, would establish a new, independent commission within the legislative branch. This commission, known as the National AI Commission, would be bipartisan and comprised of 20 members. Its stated purpose is to help the U.S. manage the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) through regulation, while also supporting U.S. innovation in AI. The commission's members would have backgrounds in areas such as computer science, civil society, industry, and government. The commission would be tasked with reviewing how the federal government currently oversees and regulates AI. Based on this review, it would be required to recommend a comprehensive, binding regulatory framework. This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage. If it were to pass both the House and the Senate, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed.
- Has H.R. 4223 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4223. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4223?
- H.R. 4223 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4223?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (20 Jun 2023).
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