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AI Training Act

USA117th CongressS-2551| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2022
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Rob Portman (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Artificial Intelligence Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act or the AI Training Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish or otherwise provide an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for the acquisition workforce of executive agencies (e.g., those responsible for program management or logistics), with exceptions. The purpose of the program is to ensure that the workforce has knowledge of the capabilities and risks associated with AI. The OMB must (1) update the program at least every two years, and (2) ensure there is a way to understand and measure the participation of the workforce and to receive and consider feedback from program participants.

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Timeline
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Aug 4, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 5, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-40.
Oct 5, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
Dec 18, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9308)
Dec 20, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2021
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2021
Held at the desk.
May 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7683
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 28, 2022
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 28, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8144-8145)
Sep 28, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2551.
Sep 28, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 29, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8272-8273)
Sep 29, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 29 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H8144)
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Sep 29, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Oct 17, 2022
Signed by President.
Oct 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-207.
  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • August 4, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 5, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-40.


  • October 5, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.


  • December 18, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9308)


  • December 20, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 20, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • December 20, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • May 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7683
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 28, 2022
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 28, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8144-8145)


  • September 28, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2551.


  • September 28, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 29, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8272-8273)


  • September 29, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 29 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H8144)
    View Vote


  • September 29, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 17, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-207.

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  • HR 117-7683: AI Training Act
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AI Training Act

USA117th CongressS-2551| Senate 
| Updated: 10/17/2022
Artificial Intelligence Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act or the AI Training Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish or otherwise provide an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for the acquisition workforce of executive agencies (e.g., those responsible for program management or logistics), with exceptions. The purpose of the program is to ensure that the workforce has knowledge of the capabilities and risks associated with AI. The OMB must (1) update the program at least every two years, and (2) ensure there is a way to understand and measure the participation of the workforce and to receive and consider feedback from program participants.

Bill Text Versions

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5 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Aug 4, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 5, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-40.
Oct 5, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
Dec 18, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9308)
Dec 20, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2021
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2021
Held at the desk.
May 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7683
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 28, 2022
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 28, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8144-8145)
Sep 28, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2551.
Sep 28, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 29, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8272-8273)
Sep 29, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 29 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H8144)
View Vote
Sep 29, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 17, 2022
Presented to President.
Oct 17, 2022
Signed by President.
Oct 17, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-207.
  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • August 4, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 5, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-40.


  • October 5, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.


  • December 18, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2021
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2021
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9308)


  • December 20, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 20, 2021
    Received in the House.


  • December 20, 2021
    Held at the desk.


  • May 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7683
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 28, 2022
    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 28, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8144-8145)


  • September 28, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2551.


  • September 28, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 29, 2022
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8272-8273)


  • September 29, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 29 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H8144)
    View Vote


  • September 29, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 17, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • October 17, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-207.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Rob Portman (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7683: AI Training Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdvanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHomeland securityPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRight of privacy