Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026
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Latest action (19 Mar 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill proposes the creation of an "AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force." The task force would examine the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of AI-powered speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies within the U.S. judicial system. Its duties would include assessing the feasibility, accuracy, privacy implications, and potential impact on civil liberties and constitutional rights, such as the right to an accurate court record. The task force would also make recommendations for policy or legislative changes.
The task force would consist of 15 members appointed by the Director of the National Institute of Justice. These members would include individuals from federal government entities involved in the justice system, as well as specialists in court record-making, civil liberties law, and judges. Members would not be allowed to represent companies that develop AI technologies. The task force is required to submit a final report on its findings and recommendations within 18 months of its establishment.
H.R. 7997 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. This is an early stage in the legislative process. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by the House, then by the Senate, and finally signed into law by the President to take effect. The task force would automatically terminate upon submission of its final report.
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Timeline
19 Mar 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7997 do?
- This bill proposes the creation of an "AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force." The task force would examine the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of AI-powered speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies within the U.S. judicial system. Its duties would include assessing the feasibility, accuracy, privacy implications, and potential impact on civil liberties and constitutional rights, such as the right to an accurate court record. The task force would also make recommendations for policy or legislative changes. The task force would consist of 15 members appointed by the Director of the National Institute of Justice. These members would include individuals from federal government entities involved in the justice system, as well as specialists in court record-making, civil liberties law, and judges. Members would not be allowed to represent companies that develop AI technologies. The task force is required to submit a final report on its findings and recommendations within 18 months of its establishment. H.R. 7997 was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. This is an early stage in the legislative process. If it moves forward, it would need to be passed by the House, then by the Senate, and finally signed into law by the President to take effect. The task force would automatically terminate upon submission of its final report.
- Has H.R. 7997 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7997. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7997?
- H.R. 7997 was sponsored by Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7997?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (19 Mar 2026).
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