To provide for citizen engagement on the development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Jul 2024): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 9044, aims to increase citizen input on how federal civilian agencies use artificial intelligence. It would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to hold public listening sessions, both online and in person, across the United States. These sessions would be opportunities for various groups, including state and tribal authorities, civil rights organizations, immigrant and faith communities, environmental groups, agricultural businesses, labor unions, and academics, to share their views on the development and use of AI by federal agencies.
The bill also encourages these organizations and entities to conduct their own listening sessions and report their findings to the Secretary. Furthermore, the Secretary would be required to submit a report to Congress annually, detailing the public's attitudes, opinions, and beliefs concerning the federal government's use of artificial intelligence.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to two committees: Oversight and Accountability, and Homeland Security. As of now, it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on or passed.
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Timeline
15 Jul 2024
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9044 do?
- This bill, H.R. 9044, aims to increase citizen input on how federal civilian agencies use artificial intelligence. It would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to hold public listening sessions, both online and in person, across the United States. These sessions would be opportunities for various groups, including state and tribal authorities, civil rights organizations, immigrant and faith communities, environmental groups, agricultural businesses, labor unions, and academics, to share their views on the development and use of AI by federal agencies. The bill also encourages these organizations and entities to conduct their own listening sessions and report their findings to the Secretary. Furthermore, the Secretary would be required to submit a report to Congress annually, detailing the public's attitudes, opinions, and beliefs concerning the federal government's use of artificial intelligence. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to two committees: Oversight and Accountability, and Homeland Security. As of now, it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on or passed.
- Has H.R. 9044 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9044. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9044?
- H.R. 9044 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9044?
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (15 Jul 2024).
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