This legislation aims to establish the AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force , to be created by the Attorney General through the Director of the National Institute of Justice within 60 days of enactment. The task force's core purpose is to provide Congress with a detailed analysis, review, and recommendations concerning the use of AI speech-to-text technology and automatic speech recognition technology in the United States judicial system. It will specifically assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of these advanced technologies. The task force will comprise 15 members, including federal employees from various judicial roles and non-federal experts in areas such as official record-making, civil liberty law, and judicial experience. Notably, non-federal members are prohibited from having ties to AI technology providers. The task force is mandated to assess policy, regulatory, and legal findings, and to make recommendations to Congress, the executive, and the judiciary to ensure that AI use does not infringe upon constitutional rights, particularly the litigant's right to an accurate official court record. A comprehensive final report, due within 18 months, will cover issues like transcription accuracy, impact on individuals with speech impediments, cost implications, cybersecurity risks, data integrity, and future policy adjustments for evolving AI technologies.
Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-7997| House
| Updated: 3/19/2026
This legislation aims to establish the AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force , to be created by the Attorney General through the Director of the National Institute of Justice within 60 days of enactment. The task force's core purpose is to provide Congress with a detailed analysis, review, and recommendations concerning the use of AI speech-to-text technology and automatic speech recognition technology in the United States judicial system. It will specifically assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of these advanced technologies. The task force will comprise 15 members, including federal employees from various judicial roles and non-federal experts in areas such as official record-making, civil liberty law, and judicial experience. Notably, non-federal members are prohibited from having ties to AI technology providers. The task force is mandated to assess policy, regulatory, and legal findings, and to make recommendations to Congress, the executive, and the judiciary to ensure that AI use does not infringe upon constitutional rights, particularly the litigant's right to an accurate official court record. A comprehensive final report, due within 18 months, will cover issues like transcription accuracy, impact on individuals with speech impediments, cost implications, cybersecurity risks, data integrity, and future policy adjustments for evolving AI technologies.