Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Dec 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 6791, the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023, aims to support training and educational programs focused on artificial intelligence (AI) within schools, colleges, and community institutions. It would allow grants from the existing Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program to fund these AI literacy initiatives. These programs would educate individuals on AI's basic principles, how it is used, and its limitations. The bill also requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which manages the grant program, to report to Congress on potential uses of grant funding that could be expanded or modified to reach more people.
This legislation affects public elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, institutions of higher education, and other community organizations. Grants could fund teacher training and certification, professional development, development of course materials, partnerships with the private sector, and equipping schools with labs for hands-on AI learning. For community colleges and universities, grants could support interdisciplinary AI literacy programs and virtual learning platforms. For other community institutions, grants could fund training for employees and AI educational programming for the community.
H.R. 6791 was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 14, 2023, by Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Larry Bucshon. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. This is the initial stage of the legislative process; the bill would need to pass through committee review and then be considered by the full House, and subsequently the Senate, before it could be sent to the President to potentially become law.
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Official summary
Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023
This bill provides for grants under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program to support training and programming on artificial intelligence in schools, colleges, and other community institutions.
The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program provides grants to governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities to support efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband. Under the bill, such grants may fund programs to support artificial intelligence literacy, including education on the basic principles, applications, and limitations of artificial intelligence.
The bill also requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which administers the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, to report to Congress on any specific uses of grant funding that NTIA recommends for expansion or modification to benefit larger populations.
Timeline
15 Dec 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6791 do?
- H.R. 6791, the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023, aims to support training and educational programs focused on artificial intelligence (AI) within schools, colleges, and community institutions. It would allow grants from the existing Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program to fund these AI literacy initiatives. These programs would educate individuals on AI's basic principles, how it is used, and its limitations. The bill also requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which manages the grant program, to report to Congress on potential uses of grant funding that could be expanded or modified to reach more people. This legislation affects public elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, institutions of higher education, and other community organizations. Grants could fund teacher training and certification, professional development, development of course materials, partnerships with the private sector, and equipping schools with labs for hands-on AI learning. For community colleges and universities, grants could support interdisciplinary AI literacy programs and virtual learning platforms. For other community institutions, grants could fund training for employees and AI educational programming for the community. H.R. 6791 was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 14, 2023, by Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester and Representative Larry Bucshon. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. This is the initial stage of the legislative process; the bill would need to pass through committee review and then be considered by the full House, and subsequently the Senate, before it could be sent to the President to potentially become law.
- Has H.R. 6791 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6791. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6791?
- H.R. 6791 was sponsored by Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6791?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (15 Dec 2023).
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