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AI in Government Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-2575| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Meadows (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AI in Government Act of 2020 This bill creates the AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration. The center shall facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the federal government, improve cohesion and competency in the adoption and use of AI within the federal government, and carry out such activities for the purposes of benefitting the public and enhancing the productivity and efficiency of federal government operations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must issue a memorandum to federal agencies that shall inform the development of policies regarding federal acquisition and use by agencies regarding technologies that are empowered or enabled by AI; recommend approaches to remove barriers for use by agencies of AI technologies in order to promote the innovative application of those technologies while protecting civil liberties, civil rights, and economic and national security; identify best practices for identifying, assessing, and mitigating any discriminatory impact or bias on the basis of any classification protected under federal nondiscrimination laws, or any unintended consequence of the use of AI; and provide a template of the required contents of the agency plans. The OMB shall issue a draft version of the memorandum for public comment and updates. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must identify key skills and competencies needed for positions related to AI; establish an occupational series, or revise an existing job series, to include positions the primary duties of which relate to AI; establish an estimate of the number of federal employees in positions related to AI by each agency; and using the estimate, prepare a two-year and five-year forecast of the number of federal employees in positions related to AI that each agency will need to employ. The OPM shall submit a comprehensive plan with a time line to complete such requirements.

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Timeline
May 8, 2019
Introduced in House
May 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Dec 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1363
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-225.
Sep 14, 2020
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4354-4356)
Sep 14, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2575.
Sep 14, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4354-4355)
Sep 14, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2020
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
  • May 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


  • December 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1363
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-225.


  • September 14, 2020
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 14, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4354-4356)


  • September 14, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2575.


  • September 14, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 14, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4354-4355)


  • September 14, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 15, 2020
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.

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  • S 116-1363: AI in Government Act of 2019
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AI in Government Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-2575| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2020
AI in Government Act of 2020 This bill creates the AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration. The center shall facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the federal government, improve cohesion and competency in the adoption and use of AI within the federal government, and carry out such activities for the purposes of benefitting the public and enhancing the productivity and efficiency of federal government operations. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must issue a memorandum to federal agencies that shall inform the development of policies regarding federal acquisition and use by agencies regarding technologies that are empowered or enabled by AI; recommend approaches to remove barriers for use by agencies of AI technologies in order to promote the innovative application of those technologies while protecting civil liberties, civil rights, and economic and national security; identify best practices for identifying, assessing, and mitigating any discriminatory impact or bias on the basis of any classification protected under federal nondiscrimination laws, or any unintended consequence of the use of AI; and provide a template of the required contents of the agency plans. The OMB shall issue a draft version of the memorandum for public comment and updates. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must identify key skills and competencies needed for positions related to AI; establish an occupational series, or revise an existing job series, to include positions the primary duties of which relate to AI; establish an estimate of the number of federal employees in positions related to AI by each agency; and using the estimate, prepare a two-year and five-year forecast of the number of federal employees in positions related to AI that each agency will need to employ. The OPM shall submit a comprehensive plan with a time line to complete such requirements.

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3 versions available

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Timeline
May 8, 2019
Introduced in House
May 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Dec 19, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1363
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-225.
Sep 14, 2020
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4354-4356)
Sep 14, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2575.
Sep 14, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4354-4355)
Sep 14, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2020
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
  • May 8, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


  • December 19, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1363
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-225.


  • September 14, 2020
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 14, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4354-4356)


  • September 14, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2575.


  • September 14, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 14, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4354-4355)


  • September 14, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 15, 2020
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Meadows (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 116-1363: AI in Government Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPublic-private cooperation