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Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4154| Senate 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)

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 primary purpose is to assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of using AI speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies within the United States judicial system. It will provide Congress with a thorough analysis, review, and recommendations based on its findings. The task force's duties include evaluating policy, regulatory, and legal aspects of these technologies and proposing reforms to ensure they do not infringe upon constitutional rights, particularly the right to an accurate official court record. Composed of 15 members, including federal employees and non-federal experts with specific judicial record-making or technology expertise, the task force is required to submit a final report within 18 months. This report will cover critical areas such as technology accuracy, cost implications for litigants and courts, cybersecurity risks, data integrity, and future technological advancements, alongside policy recommendations.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7997
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7997
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  • HR 119-7997: Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4154| Senate 
| 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 primary purpose is to assess the feasibility, accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications of using AI speech-to-text and automatic speech recognition technologies within the United States judicial system. It will provide Congress with a thorough analysis, review, and recommendations based on its findings. The task force's duties include evaluating policy, regulatory, and legal aspects of these technologies and proposing reforms to ensure they do not infringe upon constitutional rights, particularly the right to an accurate official court record. Composed of 15 members, including federal employees and non-federal experts with specific judicial record-making or technology expertise, the task force is required to submit a final report within 18 months. This report will cover critical areas such as technology accuracy, cost implications for litigants and courts, cybersecurity risks, data integrity, and future technological advancements, alongside policy recommendations.
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Timeline
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7997
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7997
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (2)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7997: Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted