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IOGAN Act

USA116th CongressHR-4355| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2019
Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony Gonzalez

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (9)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Identifying Outputs of Generative Adversarial Networks Act or the IOGAN Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support research on manipulated or synthesized media, including the output of generative adversarial networks. A generative adversarial network is a software system designed to be trained with authentic inputs (e.g., photographs) to generate similar, but artificial, outputs (e.g., deepfakes). Specifically, the NSF must support research on manipulated or synthesized content and information authenticity. (Sec. 4) NIST must support research for the development of measurements and standards necessary to accelerate the development of the technological tools to examine the function and outputs of generative adversarial networks or other technologies that synthesize or manipulate content. NIST shall conduct outreach to (1) receive input from private, public, and academic stakeholders on fundamental measurements and standards research necessary to examine the function and outputs of generative adversarial networks; and (2) consider the feasibility of an ongoing public and private sector engagement to develop voluntary standards for the function and outputs of such networks or other technologies that synthesize or manipulate content. (Sec. 5) The NSF and NIST must jointly submit to Congress a report containing (1) such agencies' findings with respect to the feasibility for research opportunities with the private sector, including digital media companies to detect the function and outputs of generative adversarial networks or other technologies that synthesize or manipulate content; and (2) any policy recommendations of those agencies that could facilitate and improve communication and coordination between the private sector, the NSF, and relevant federal agencies through the implementation of innovative approaches to detect digital content produced by such networks or such technologies.

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Timeline
Sep 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sep 25, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 5, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
Nov 5, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-268.
Dec 9, 2019
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 9, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9363-9364)
Dec 9, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4355.
Dec 9, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9363-9364)
Dec 9, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9363-9364)
Dec 9, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2904
Signed by President.
  • September 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • September 25, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 5, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.


  • November 5, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-268.


  • December 9, 2019
    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 9, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9363-9364)


  • December 9, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4355.


  • December 9, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9363-9364)


  • December 9, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9363-9364)


  • December 9, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2904
    Signed by President.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-2904: IOGAN Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsPhotography and imagingResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentResearch ethicsTechnology assessment

IOGAN Act

USA116th CongressHR-4355| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2019
Identifying Outputs of Generative Adversarial Networks Act or the IOGAN Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support research on manipulated or synthesized media, including the output of generative adversarial networks. A generative adversarial network is a software system designed to be trained with authentic inputs (e.g., photographs) to generate similar, but artificial, outputs (e.g., deepfakes). Specifically, the NSF must support research on manipulated or synthesized content and information authenticity. (Sec. 4) NIST must support research for the development of measurements and standards necessary to accelerate the development of the technological tools to examine the function and outputs of generative adversarial networks or other technologies that synthesize or manipulate content. NIST shall conduct outreach to (1) receive input from private, public, and academic stakeholders on fundamental measurements and standards research necessary to examine the function and outputs of generative adversarial networks; and (2) consider the feasibility of an ongoing public and private sector engagement to develop voluntary standards for the function and outputs of such networks or other technologies that synthesize or manipulate content. (Sec. 5) The NSF and NIST must jointly submit to Congress a report containing (1) such agencies' findings with respect to the feasibility for research opportunities with the private sector, including digital media companies to detect the function and outputs of generative adversarial networks or other technologies that synthesize or manipulate content; and (2) any policy recommendations of those agencies that could facilitate and improve communication and coordination between the private sector, the NSF, and relevant federal agencies through the implementation of innovative approaches to detect digital content produced by such networks or such technologies.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Sep 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sep 25, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 25, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 5, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
Nov 5, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-268.
Dec 9, 2019
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 9, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9363-9364)
Dec 9, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4355.
Dec 9, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9363-9364)
Dec 9, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9363-9364)
Dec 9, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2904
Signed by President.
  • September 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • September 25, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • September 25, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 5, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 213.


  • November 5, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-268.


  • December 9, 2019
    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 9, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9363-9364)


  • December 9, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4355.


  • December 9, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9363-9364)


  • December 9, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9363-9364)


  • December 9, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2904
    Signed by President.
Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony Gonzalez

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (9)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-2904: IOGAN Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsPhotography and imagingResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentResearch ethicsTechnology assessment