Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024
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Latest action (25 Sep 2024): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
What this bill does
H.R. 9671, the Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024, would revise the Department of Energy's existing artificial intelligence research authority under a 2021 defense law. It directs the Secretary of Energy to run a coordinated AI research and development program spanning offices such as the Office of Science, Nuclear Energy, and Cybersecurity. The program would fund research on AI applications, hardware, datasets, and trustworthy/safe AI systems; upgrade computing facilities and testbeds at National Laboratories; support at least two AI research institutes; study AI's use in energy permitting; and address risk management, cybersecurity, ethics, and data privacy. It also requires a strategic plan and a separate report on energy security risks tied to data center growth. The bill authorizes $300 million per year for fiscal years 2025–2030.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Energy, its National Laboratories, and entities eligible for funding, including universities, federal and state research agencies, nonprofits, and private companies. It also has implications for energy utilities, data center operators, and workforce development programs, since the bill encourages partnerships and STEM training tied to AI.
The bill was introduced on September 18, 2024, by Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) with a cosponsor, referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and ordered to be reported as amended by voice vote on September 25, 2024. It did not receive a further vote in the 118th Congress, so it would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to advance further.
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Timeline
25 Sep 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9671 do?
- H.R. 9671, the Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024, would revise the Department of Energy's existing artificial intelligence research authority under a 2021 defense law. It directs the Secretary of Energy to run a coordinated AI research and development program spanning offices such as the Office of Science, Nuclear Energy, and Cybersecurity. The program would fund research on AI applications, hardware, datasets, and trustworthy/safe AI systems; upgrade computing facilities and testbeds at National Laboratories; support at least two AI research institutes; study AI's use in energy permitting; and address risk management, cybersecurity, ethics, and data privacy. It also requires a strategic plan and a separate report on energy security risks tied to data center growth. The bill authorizes $300 million per year for fiscal years 2025–2030. The bill primarily affects the Department of Energy, its National Laboratories, and entities eligible for funding, including universities, federal and state research agencies, nonprofits, and private companies. It also has implications for energy utilities, data center operators, and workforce development programs, since the bill encourages partnerships and STEM training tied to AI. The bill was introduced on September 18, 2024, by Rep. Brandon Williams (R-NY) with a cosponsor, referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and ordered to be reported as amended by voice vote on September 25, 2024. It did not receive a further vote in the 118th Congress, so it would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to advance further.
- Has H.R. 9671 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9671. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9671?
- H.R. 9671 was sponsored by Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22] (R-NY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9671?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (25 Sep 2024).
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