International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jun 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
H.R. 8700, the International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024, would allow the Secretary of State to establish research partnerships focused on artificial intelligence (AI) between U.S. cities and their international counterparts. These partnerships would aim to promote U.S. leadership in AI through collaboration, with a focus on economic cooperation and workforce development in non-national security areas of AI. The bill also authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to support these initiatives.
The bill affects U.S. cities and their international counterparts, as well as nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that may be involved in facilitating these partnerships. Foreign cities located in countries deemed to be of concern, or those determined to be detrimental to U.S. national security or foreign policy, would be ineligible. The Secretary of State would also consult with the Secretaries of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence to ensure eligibility.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 11, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage and received a vote. If passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, the Secretary of State would be required to report annually to Congress on the partnerships established and their progress.
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Timeline
11 Jun 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8700 do?
- H.R. 8700, the International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024, would allow the Secretary of State to establish research partnerships focused on artificial intelligence (AI) between U.S. cities and their international counterparts. These partnerships would aim to promote U.S. leadership in AI through collaboration, with a focus on economic cooperation and workforce development in non-national security areas of AI. The bill also authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2028 to support these initiatives. The bill affects U.S. cities and their international counterparts, as well as nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that may be involved in facilitating these partnerships. Foreign cities located in countries deemed to be of concern, or those determined to be detrimental to U.S. national security or foreign policy, would be ineligible. The Secretary of State would also consult with the Secretaries of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence to ensure eligibility. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 11, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage and received a vote. If passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, the Secretary of State would be required to report annually to Congress on the partnerships established and their progress.
- Has H.R. 8700 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8700. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8700?
- H.R. 8700 was sponsored by Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8700?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (11 Jun 2024).
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