Oversee Emerging Technology Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 May 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
The Oversee Emerging Technology Act would require certain federal agencies—those listed under the Chief Financial Officers Act and elements of the intelligence community—to designate an "emerging technology lead" if the agency is substantially involved in developing, applying, or overseeing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. This individual would need to be a senior official, such as a member of the Senior Executive Service or a comparable senior-level employee. The lead's duties would include advising the agency on responsible use of emerging technologies, offering policy expertise, working with interagency coordinating bodies, and providing input on procurement decisions.
The bill primarily affects large federal agencies and intelligence agencies, as well as the senior officials chosen to serve in this new role. It does not create new technology programs or funding but instead adds an internal governance and coordination requirement. Within 180 days of enactment, the President would be required to inform Congress which agencies have appointed such leads and describe their authorities and responsibilities, giving lawmakers a way to monitor implementation.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 11, 2023, by Senator Michael Bennet and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. According to the official record, it did not receive a vote during the 118th Congress, meaning no further action occurred before that Congress ended. For the bill to become law, it would need to be reintroduced and pass through committee review, and be approved by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President.
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Official summary
Oversee Emerging Technology Act
This bill requires federal agencies to designate emerging technology leads (i.e., individuals to give advice on the responsible use of emerging technologies, provide expertise, collaborate with interagency coordinating bodies, and provide input for procurement policies).
The President, within 180 days of this bill's enactment, must (1) inform Congress of each agency for which a lead has been appointed or designated, and (2) provide to Congress a description of the authorities and responsibilities of such leads.
Timeline
11 May 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 1577 do?
- The Oversee Emerging Technology Act would require certain federal agencies—those listed under the Chief Financial Officers Act and elements of the intelligence community—to designate an "emerging technology lead" if the agency is substantially involved in developing, applying, or overseeing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. This individual would need to be a senior official, such as a member of the Senior Executive Service or a comparable senior-level employee. The lead's duties would include advising the agency on responsible use of emerging technologies, offering policy expertise, working with interagency coordinating bodies, and providing input on procurement decisions. The bill primarily affects large federal agencies and intelligence agencies, as well as the senior officials chosen to serve in this new role. It does not create new technology programs or funding but instead adds an internal governance and coordination requirement. Within 180 days of enactment, the President would be required to inform Congress which agencies have appointed such leads and describe their authorities and responsibilities, giving lawmakers a way to monitor implementation. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 11, 2023, by Senator Michael Bennet and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. According to the official record, it did not receive a vote during the 118th Congress, meaning no further action occurred before that Congress ended. For the bill to become law, it would need to be reintroduced and pass through committee review, and be approved by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President.
- Has S. 1577 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1577. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1577?
- S. 1577 was sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1577?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (11 May 2023).
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