To provide for Federal civilian agency laboratory development for testing and certification of artificial intelligence for civilian agency use, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Jul 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
What this bill does
H.R. 9043 would establish Federal civilian agency laboratories for testing and certifying artificial intelligence (AI) before it is used by these agencies. The Secretary of Homeland Security, working through FEMA, would assess the government's needs for these labs. They would then develop AI training and testing centers to evaluate AI systems for their ability to preserve privacy, transparency, accountability, and individuals' rights, including the right to opt-out. The bill also aims to protect vulnerable groups and prevent automated decisions that could undermine due process or the rule of law. Additionally, it proposes creating an Office of Artificial Intelligence Incident Reporting within Homeland Security for agencies to share experiences with AI systems.
The bill's provisions would directly affect Federal civilian agencies, their employees, and the public interacting with these agencies. The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with leading the development and implementation of these AI testing protocols. The bill authorizes $20 billion for these efforts.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 15, 2024, and was referred to the Committees on Homeland Security and Oversight and Accountability. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet received a vote. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
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Timeline
15 Jul 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9043 do?
- H.R. 9043 would establish Federal civilian agency laboratories for testing and certifying artificial intelligence (AI) before it is used by these agencies. The Secretary of Homeland Security, working through FEMA, would assess the government's needs for these labs. They would then develop AI training and testing centers to evaluate AI systems for their ability to preserve privacy, transparency, accountability, and individuals' rights, including the right to opt-out. The bill also aims to protect vulnerable groups and prevent automated decisions that could undermine due process or the rule of law. Additionally, it proposes creating an Office of Artificial Intelligence Incident Reporting within Homeland Security for agencies to share experiences with AI systems. The bill's provisions would directly affect Federal civilian agencies, their employees, and the public interacting with these agencies. The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with leading the development and implementation of these AI testing protocols. The bill authorizes $20 billion for these efforts. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 15, 2024, and was referred to the Committees on Homeland Security and Oversight and Accountability. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet received a vote. For the bill to potentially become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 9043 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9043. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9043?
- H.R. 9043 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9043?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability. (15 Jul 2024).
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