Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.R. 4704, the Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act, would require the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to assess risks associated with artificial intelligence, specifically its potential use in creating novel pathogens, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons. This assessment would also cover risks from other emerging technologies.
The bill affects national health security by mandating that these risk assessments be incorporated into the National Health Security Strategy. This strategy is a plan developed by federal, state, and local entities to address public health emergencies. The legislation also calls for ongoing monitoring and research into global biological risks that could cause widespread death and damage to governments, economies, and security.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 18, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it has only been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the full House or the Senate. If it were to pass both chambers, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
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Official summary
Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act
This bill requires the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to assess the risks posed by artificial intelligence in developing novel pathogens, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons and to address these risks through related initiatives and activities, such as by including the risk assessment in the National Health Security Strategy (a coordinated strategy among federal, state, and local entities to address public health emergencies).
Timeline
21 Jul 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4704 do?
- H.R. 4704, the Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act, would require the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response to assess risks associated with artificial intelligence, specifically its potential use in creating novel pathogens, viruses, bioweapons, or chemical weapons. This assessment would also cover risks from other emerging technologies. The bill affects national health security by mandating that these risk assessments be incorporated into the National Health Security Strategy. This strategy is a plan developed by federal, state, and local entities to address public health emergencies. The legislation also calls for ongoing monitoring and research into global biological risks that could cause widespread death and damage to governments, economies, and security. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 18, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. As it has only been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the full House or the Senate. If it were to pass both chambers, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
- Has H.R. 4704 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4704. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4704?
- H.R. 4704 was sponsored by Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-16] (D-CA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4704?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (21 Jul 2023).
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