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GrAITR Act

USA116th CongressHR-2202| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Daniel Lipinski

Daniel Lipinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Growing Artificial Intelligence Through Research Act or the GrAITR Act This bill requires certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The initiative must invest in artificial intelligence research and support the development of an artificial intelligence science and technology workforce pipeline, among other activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) shall establish or designate a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee to advise the OSTP on matters related to the initiative; a National Artificial Intelligence Coordination Office to provide technical and administrative support to the advisory committee and serve as the point of contact on federal artificial intelligence activities; and an Interagency Committee on Artificial Intelligence to coordinate the artificial intelligence and technology research and education activities and programs of the federal agencies, among other activities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, among other things carry out initiative activities, including by awarding contracts as necessary; support the development of measurements and standards necessary to advance commercial development of artificial intelligence applications; and establish collaborative ventures or consortia. The National Science Foundation shall implement a research and education program on artificial intelligence and engineering, and award grants to establish up to five Multidisciplinary Centers for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education to conduct activities in support of the initiative. The Department of Energy shall carry out an artificial intelligence research program.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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GrAITR Act

USA116th CongressHR-2202| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Growing Artificial Intelligence Through Research Act or the GrAITR Act This bill requires certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The initiative must invest in artificial intelligence research and support the development of an artificial intelligence science and technology workforce pipeline, among other activities. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) shall establish or designate a National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee to advise the OSTP on matters related to the initiative; a National Artificial Intelligence Coordination Office to provide technical and administrative support to the advisory committee and serve as the point of contact on federal artificial intelligence activities; and an Interagency Committee on Artificial Intelligence to coordinate the artificial intelligence and technology research and education activities and programs of the federal agencies, among other activities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology shall, among other things carry out initiative activities, including by awarding contracts as necessary; support the development of measurements and standards necessary to advance commercial development of artificial intelligence applications; and establish collaborative ventures or consortia. The National Science Foundation shall implement a research and education program on artificial intelligence and engineering, and award grants to establish up to five Multidisciplinary Centers for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education to conduct activities in support of the initiative. The Department of Energy shall carry out an artificial intelligence research program.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Daniel Lipinski

Daniel Lipinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4629: America LEADS Act
  • S 116-1558: AI–IA
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy researchExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentHigher educationMinority educationMinority employmentPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curriculaTechnology transfer and commercializationWomen's education