Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 May 2024): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
H.R. 8353, the Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act, would require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines. These guidelines would address the use and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the administration of elections. The guidelines would be developed in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and would cover the risks and benefits of AI in elections, cybersecurity concerns, and how AI-generated information can impact election accuracy and the spread of disinformation.
This bill primarily affects election administrators at the state and local levels, by providing them with voluntary guidance on navigating AI technologies. It also affects the public by aiming to enhance trust and confidence in election processes by addressing potential AI-related risks.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As it has been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by either chamber of Congress. If it were to advance, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate before being sent to the President.
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Timeline
10 May 2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8353 do?
- H.R. 8353, the Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act, would require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines. These guidelines would address the use and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the administration of elections. The guidelines would be developed in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and would cover the risks and benefits of AI in elections, cybersecurity concerns, and how AI-generated information can impact election accuracy and the spread of disinformation. This bill primarily affects election administrators at the state and local levels, by providing them with voluntary guidance on navigating AI technologies. It also affects the public by aiming to enhance trust and confidence in election processes by addressing potential AI-related risks. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As it has been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by either chamber of Congress. If it were to advance, it would need to be passed by both the House and the Senate before being sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 8353 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8353. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8353?
- H.R. 8353 was sponsored by Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8353?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (10 May 2024).
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