ENFORCE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 May 2024): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
What this bill does
H.R. 8315, also known as the ENFORCE Act, aims to prevent foreign adversaries from using advanced U.S. technologies, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence. The bill would allow the President to control the activities of U.S. persons, regardless of their location, concerning specific artificial intelligence systems deemed critical to national security. It also empowers the President to require U.S. persons to obtain licenses for exporting, re-exporting, or transferring certain items, including covered artificial intelligence systems and other critical technologies.
The legislation directly affects individuals and companies in the United States involved with artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. It proposes to amend existing export control laws, potentially expanding the scope of technologies that require government approval before they can be shared or transferred internationally. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" and "covered artificial intelligence system" in the context of national security risks, such as those that could facilitate the creation of weapons or enable offensive cyber operations.
This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered to be reported, meaning it has passed through a committee stage. The next step in the legislative process would involve the full House of Representatives considering and voting on the bill. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
22 May 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8315 do?
- H.R. 8315, also known as the ENFORCE Act, aims to prevent foreign adversaries from using advanced U.S. technologies, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence. The bill would allow the President to control the activities of U.S. persons, regardless of their location, concerning specific artificial intelligence systems deemed critical to national security. It also empowers the President to require U.S. persons to obtain licenses for exporting, re-exporting, or transferring certain items, including covered artificial intelligence systems and other critical technologies. The legislation directly affects individuals and companies in the United States involved with artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. It proposes to amend existing export control laws, potentially expanding the scope of technologies that require government approval before they can be shared or transferred internationally. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" and "covered artificial intelligence system" in the context of national security risks, such as those that could facilitate the creation of weapons or enable offensive cyber operations. This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered to be reported, meaning it has passed through a committee stage. The next step in the legislative process would involve the full House of Representatives considering and voting on the bill. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 8315 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8315. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8315?
- H.R. 8315 was sponsored by Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8315?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3. (22 May 2024).
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