Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026
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Latest action (16 Apr 2026): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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
H.R. 8345, the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, proposes to establish a commission to study the economic impacts of artificial intelligence. This commission would be tasked with developing legislative recommendations to address changes in employment, workforce development, education, and taxation due to AI adoption. It would also examine issues like AI standards, research investment, and supply chain challenges.
The commission would consist of 12 members appointed by congressional leaders, along with non-voting deputy secretaries from the Departments of Education, Labor, Commerce, and the Treasury. It would be required to issue an interim report within seven months of enactment and a final report with legislative recommendations within thirteen months, covering areas such as AI's impact on employment and federal revenue.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. The bill allocates $5,250,000 for the commission's activities, which would terminate 120 days after its final report is submitted.
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Timeline
16 Apr 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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. 8345 do?
- H.R. 8345, the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, proposes to establish a commission to study the economic impacts of artificial intelligence. This commission would be tasked with developing legislative recommendations to address changes in employment, workforce development, education, and taxation due to AI adoption. It would also examine issues like AI standards, research investment, and supply chain challenges. The commission would consist of 12 members appointed by congressional leaders, along with non-voting deputy secretaries from the Departments of Education, Labor, Commerce, and the Treasury. It would be required to issue an interim report within seven months of enactment and a final report with legislative recommendations within thirteen months, covering areas such as AI's impact on employment and federal revenue. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. The bill allocates $5,250,000 for the commission's activities, which would terminate 120 days after its final report is submitted.
- Has H.R. 8345 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8345. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8345?
- H.R. 8345 was sponsored by Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8345?
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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. (16 Apr 2026).
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