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Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7997| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (3)
Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4154
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4154
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4154
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4154
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (3)
Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

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  • S 119-4154: Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted