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Technology across the country

Every technology bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
227
last 12 weeks
Active states
11
jurisdictions with bills
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United States
173 bills
Stance split
189 for 38 against
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Showing 41–50 of 227 bills

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 27, 2026

HD 5881: A communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (see item 1595-6153 of Section 2E of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on funds appropriated through the Communications Access Trust Fund transfer

HD 5881 is a procedural communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance that submits a required report on the use of funds from the Communications Access Trust Fund. The report details how $1 million appropriated in the FY26 budget was distributed to the Department of Correction, while noting that an additional $22.5 million was requested in a supplemental budget to fully cover the costs of providing free phone calls, video visits, and emails to incarcerated individuals. It also outlines specific barriers to these services, such as a reported 180% increase in usage volume since the program began, and includes detailed data on call volumes and expenses for both state prisons and county sheriffs' offices.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill reports on funds for free phone calls, video visits, and emails for incarcerated individuals, directly advancing digital access and communication rights.75% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

HD 5870: The annual report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (under Section 109 of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) relative to progress on data collection for the Data Equity Law

This bill mandates an annual report from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance regarding progress on data collection efforts required by the Data Equity Law. The report is intended to track the status of approximately 38 government programs that are subject to these new data equity requirements.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates reporting on Data Equity Law compliance, which promotes digital inclusion and equitable access to government services.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Data Privacy Tags Data Reporting
passed · California · Assembly Aug 24, 2026

HR 140: Relative to Children's Get Offline and Get Outdoors Month.

California Assembly Resolution 140 designates August 2026 as Children's Get Offline and Get Outdoors Month to promote awareness of the benefits of screen-free play for child development. The resolution cites research linking excessive social media use and reduced free play time to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other behavioral issues among teenagers. It encourages families and communities to support unstructured outdoor activities and highlights ongoing federal efforts to protect children's mental health through technology guardrails.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes outdoor activities and explicitly cites federal efforts to protect the environment, linking child well-being to natural settings.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health by encouraging offline activities to reduce anxiety and depression in children, aligning with public health goals.75% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyThe bill promotes reducing screen time and social media use for children, which restricts engagement with digital technology.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Mental Health Social Media
Buffy Wicks (D) · 73 co-sponsors
passed · California · Assembly Aug 24, 2026

HR 139: Relative to Lunar Landing Day.

California House Resolution 139 designates July 20 as Lunar Landing Day in the state to commemorate the first human moon landing in 1969. The resolution encourages residents to honor aerospace engineers who contributed to the Apollo missions and to promote science, technology, engineering, and math education. It also calls for celebrating past space exploration achievements while inspiring future innovation and discovery.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe resolution explicitly encourages the promotion of STEM education to honor aerospace engineers and inspire future innovation.65% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly encourages the promotion of STEM education, which directly supports the advancement of technology and science literacy.65% confidence
Joshua Hoover (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5345: A bill to provide for the delivery of artificial intelligence functional bills of materials, and for other purposes.

This bill requires contractors to submit an "artificial intelligence functional bill of materials" before the Department of Defense can enter into, renew, or extend any contract for goods or services that utilize artificial intelligence. This document must provide a detailed, machine-readable inventory of the specific software models, data sources, and hardware infrastructure supporting the AI system to allow the military to assess security risks and vulnerabilities. The legislation also mandates that existing software supply chain rules apply to AI systems and requires the Department of Defense to issue cybersecurity guidelines for securely storing these inventories.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates detailed AI inventories for DoD contracts to assess security risks and vulnerabilities, directly enhancing cybersecurity and digital safety standards.92% confidence
Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity
Elissa Slotkin (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5229: SWIPES Act

The SWIPES Act strengthens federal laws against financial fraud by explicitly including gift cards and digital credentials in the definition of "access devices" under existing statutes. It significantly increases prison sentences for individuals who traffic large quantities of counterfeit or unauthorized access devices, with penalties reaching up to 30 years for offenses involving more than 1,000 items. Additionally, the bill introduces a new federal offense that mandates an extra two-year consecutive prison sentence for anyone who commits fraud against victims over the age of 60.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill explicitly increases prison sentences to up to 30 years and introduces new federal offenses with mandatory penalties, aligning with indicators for opposing criminal justice reform by expanding punishment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill enhances cybersecurity by criminalizing fraud involving digital credentials and gift cards, protecting users from financial harm in the digital economy.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Corrections
Ashley Moody (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5333: Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act

The Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop a comprehensive strategy for promoting global adoption of Wi-Fi and unlicensed wireless technologies, with a specific focus on the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference in Shanghai. This plan must be created in coordination with multiple federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of State, and must include strategies to counter efforts by foreign adversaries to undermine U.S. technological leadership. The legislation mandates that the government seek public input during the planning process and submit a progress report to Congress within 90 days after the conference concludes.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly aims to promote global adoption of Wi-Fi and unlicensed wireless technologies, directly advancing the technology sector.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications
Jacky Rosen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5310: Robotics Supply Chain Improvement Act

The Robotics Supply Chain Improvement Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to identify barriers to data sharing for artificial intelligence and robotics development, while also coordinating with industry to establish standards for emerging technologies like humanoid robots. The bill requires NIST to work with the Departments of Education and Labor to create training curricula that upskill workers for the robotics sector. Additionally, it mandates that NASA prioritize licensing its robotics-related patents and technologies to the private sector to support the domestic industrial base. Finally, the Secretary of Commerce is required to submit annual reports to Congress for five years detailing the rate of robotics adoption across various industries and geographic locations in the United States.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill explicitly directs NIST to work with the Department of Labor to create training curricula that upskill workers for the robotics sector, directly supporting employment standards and workforce development.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill directs NIST to remove barriers to AI/robotics data sharing, establish standards for emerging tech, and fund workforce training, actively advancing the technology sector.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology
Mike Rounds (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5284: Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act directs federal funds to public housing agencies and tribal entities to rehabilitate, modernize, and electrify the nation's public housing stock into zero-carbon homes within ten years. The bill establishes grant programs that require recipients to conduct deep energy retrofits, install renewable energy systems, upgrade water quality infrastructure, and provide high-speed internet access to residents. In exchange for these funds, agencies must commit to maintaining their total number of housing units, ensuring displaced residents can return to their original projects, and adhering to strict labor standards that prioritize hiring low-income individuals and supporting resident-owned businesses. Additionally, the legislation strengthens tenant participation by mandating the formation of elected resident councils in larger developments and providing stipends for volunteer officers who help manage community operations.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs federal funds to electrify public housing, install renewable energy systems, and conduct deep energy retrofits, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill explicitly funds the electrification of public housing to zero-carbon standards, requiring deep energy retrofits and renewable energy systems, which directly advances climate change mitigation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill directs federal funds to rehabilitate and modernize public housing stock, explicitly advancing affordable housing infrastructure and resident welfare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly requires the provision of high-speed internet access to public housing residents as a condition for federal funding, directly advancing digital equity and connectivity.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Water Quality Community Development Tenant Rights Broadband Access
Bernard Sanders (I) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 5246: MATCH IT Act of 2026

The MATCH IT Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a uniform definition for patient match rates and establish a minimum data set required to accurately link patients with their medical records. These new standards would be integrated into federal health information technology certification criteria and Medicare interoperability program requirements, affecting electronic health record vendors and healthcare providers participating in these programs. To encourage adoption, the bill introduces a voluntary bonus measure within the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program that allows eligible providers to receive payment adjustments for achieving high patient match rates, such as 90 percent or higher. Additionally, the legislation mandates the creation of an anonymous reporting program where providers can submit matching accuracy data to help the government monitor progress and adjust incentive thresholds over time.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill mandates interoperability standards and data linking for medical records to improve healthcare efficiency and patient care coordination.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill strengthens health information technology standards by mandating uniform data definitions and interoperability requirements for EHR vendors.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Medicare
Mark R. Warner (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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