AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Sep 2024): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 9497, proposes to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. It would establish a new entity called the "Center for AI Advancement and Reliability" within the Department of Commerce. The Center's purpose would be to support research, development, and evaluation related to the robustness, resilience, security, and safety of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, aiming to maintain U.S. leadership in this field. It would also establish a consortium of stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to advise the Center.
The bill affects the field of artificial intelligence research and development by creating a dedicated center for evaluating AI systems. It aims to advance measurement science for AI reliability and collaborate with various entities to develop voluntary best practices and technical standards. The Center would coordinate with multiple federal agencies and engage in international collaborations. Information shared with the NIST for these activities would be protected from being used for regulation of the entity providing it. The bill explicitly states it does not grant new enforcement or regulatory authority to any agency.
H.R. 9497 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 9, 2024. As of the provided information, the bill has been ordered reported by voice vote, meaning it has advanced from committee and is ready for further consideration by the full House. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning it would terminate six years after its enactment.
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Timeline
11 Sep 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9497 do?
- This bill, H.R. 9497, proposes to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. It would establish a new entity called the "Center for AI Advancement and Reliability" within the Department of Commerce. The Center's purpose would be to support research, development, and evaluation related to the robustness, resilience, security, and safety of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, aiming to maintain U.S. leadership in this field. It would also establish a consortium of stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to advise the Center. The bill affects the field of artificial intelligence research and development by creating a dedicated center for evaluating AI systems. It aims to advance measurement science for AI reliability and collaborate with various entities to develop voluntary best practices and technical standards. The Center would coordinate with multiple federal agencies and engage in international collaborations. Information shared with the NIST for these activities would be protected from being used for regulation of the entity providing it. The bill explicitly states it does not grant new enforcement or regulatory authority to any agency. H.R. 9497 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 9, 2024. As of the provided information, the bill has been ordered reported by voice vote, meaning it has advanced from committee and is ready for further consideration by the full House. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning it would terminate six years after its enactment.
- Has H.R. 9497 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9497. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9497?
- H.R. 9497 was sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9497?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (11 Sep 2024).
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