Technology

in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 334: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish technical and procedural standards for artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

HR 334 amends the Communications Act of 1934 to explicitly include artificial or prerecorded voice systems created using generative AI (like voice cloning) under existing telemarketing rules. It directly affects companies and organizations that use AI-generated voices for automated calls, requiring them to comply with current regulations. The key mechanism updates Section 227(d)(3) to specify that these AI voice systems must follow the same technical and procedural standards as traditional prerecorded messages. This change ensures AI voice systems are covered by current laws without creating new rules.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRegulates AI voice systems under telemarketing rules, requiring compliance and restricting unregulated use in automated calls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SRES 598: A resolution condemning and calling for the reversal of President Trump's decision to allow the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates, despite significant risks to national security and just months after the United Arab Emirates signed a secret $500,000,000 deal to buy close to a majority stake in the Trump family crypto company World Liberty Financial.

SRES 598 is a Senate resolution condemning President Trump's decision to approve the export of advanced AI chips to the United Arab Emirates. It cites national security concerns, noting the UAE signed a secret $500 million deal to buy nearly half of the Trump family's crypto company (World Liberty Financial) just days before Trump's 2025 inauguration, followed by UAE officials meeting with Trump to push for chip access. The resolution states the export risks chips being diverted to China, which seeks such technology to advance its military and compete globally. It calls for reversing the export decision but does not create new policy or alter existing law.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts AI chip exports to UAE over national security risks, opposing the administration's decision to allow such exports due to diversion concerns to China.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HJRES 52: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Housing Finance Agency relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models".

HJRES 52 is a procedural resolution seeking congressional disapproval of a Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rule establishing "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models" (AVMs). The bill targets the specific rule published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 64538), which set requirements for ensuring accuracy and reliability in software used to estimate property values. If enacted, this resolution would void the FHFA rule, preventing it from taking effect. The direct effect is on the FHFA's regulatory authority over mortgage-related valuation models used by lenders and government-backed entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill seeks to disapprove FHFA rule setting quality control standards for Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), a technology. Removing this regulatory requirement opposes standardization of the technology.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 9, 2026

HR 7445: Evergreen Community Safety Act of 2026

HR 7445, the Evergreen Community Safety Act of 2026, requires large electronic communication service providers (with 1 million+ users) to disclose customer communications or records to law enforcement within 72 hours of a court order. Courts may extend this deadline in 7-day increments for complex or voluminous data requests. The bill also shortens the deadline for providers to challenge disclosure orders to 48 hours and allows individuals harmed by non-compliance to sue for damages and injunctive relief. This directly affects major tech companies and internet service providers meeting the user threshold, streamlining but tightening data disclosure processes for law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines law enforcement access to electronic communications data via court orders, strengthening law enforcement operations within criminal justice.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates rapid data disclosure to law enforcement, shortens challenge window, weakens privacy protections for users.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2025

HR 4278: Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act

This bill prohibits U.S. courts from enforcing foreign court judgments against U.S. digital companies related to foreign digital market regulations. It directly affects U.S. companies providing "core platform services" (like major social media or search platforms) that face foreign rules requiring data sharing, interoperability, or restrictions on business practices. Key provisions block enforcement of such foreign regulations unless Congress specifically authorizes it, and grant the President authority to take actions protecting these companies if they face adverse foreign regulatory actions. The bill specifically targets regulations similar to the EU's Digital Markets Act, aiming to shield U.S. tech firms from foreign rules that could hinder their competitiveness.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBlocks enforcement of foreign digital market regulations (e.g., data sharing, interoperability) on U.S. tech companies, opposing foreign rules protecting data privacy and digital rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1795: NETWORKS Act

The NETWORKS Act imposes sanctions on foreign telecommunications companies (particularly those based in China) that produce fifth-generation or future mobile network technology and pose national security risks. It blocks U.S. transactions involving such companies' property after a 90-day delay, targeting vendors deemed "untrusted" under existing law. Exceptions cover humanitarian aid (food, medicine, medical supplies) and intelligence activities, while the President may temporarily waive sanctions for national security reasons. The bill directly affects global telecom vendors competing in U.S. markets, with no impact on consumers or standard network services. It aims to secure U.S. communications infrastructure by restricting business with companies linked to surveillance states.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBlocks U.S. transactions with foreign telecom vendors (especially Chinese 5G providers) for national security, restricting market access for targeted technology companies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3555: Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025

The Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 restricts U.S. investments in certain technologies in countries of concern, primarily China, by prohibiting investments in "covered national security transactions" involving specific technologies. It targets technologies including advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence systems, quantum information technologies, high-performance computing, and hypersonic systems that could enhance military or surveillance capabilities. The bill requires U.S. persons to notify the government about certain transactions involving "notifiable technologies" and establishes civil penalties for violations, including potential divestment requirements. The law would expire seven years after enactment and mandates annual reports to Congress about implementation and enforcement.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts U.S. investments in sensitive technologies (AI, semiconductors) for national security, aligning with 'restrict' indicator for 'oppose' stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate May 14, 2025

S 1754: Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2025

S 1754 prohibits U.S. research institutions, federal agencies, and U.S. companies receiving federal funds from collaborating with specific Chinese entities linked to China's military-civil fusion strategy. It restricts partnerships in key technology areas like semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, as listed on a government website. Covered entities must annually report all Chinese research ties, and violations risk losing future federal funding. The bill targets entities including PLA-connected universities, military-linked companies, and those with Chinese government ownership.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts research collaborations in education-relevant fields like AI and semiconductors, limiting academic partnerships and potentially reducing research opportunities for U.S. institutions.65% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts U.S. technology collaborations with specific Chinese entities in semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing, imposing limitations on technology partnerships per bill text.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Digital Government Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 25, 2025

S 2177: No Adversarial AI Act

S 2177, the "No Adversarial AI Act," prohibits U.S. government agencies from acquiring or using artificial intelligence (AI) developed by "foreign adversaries" (defined as entities linked to countries deemed national security threats). Within 90 days of enactment, agencies must review and remove such AI from their systems, using a publicly listed catalog created by the Federal Acquisition Security Council (updated every 180 days). Exceptions allow limited use for scientific research, security testing, counterterrorism, or mission-critical functions, requiring written notice to Congress. The law directly affects federal agencies and foreign AI developers designated as adversaries, focusing on restricting government procurement of high-risk AI tools.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits government use of AI from foreign adversaries, restricting specific technology applications for national security, aligning with 'restrict' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · United States · Senate May 9, 2025

SJRES 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".

This bill (SJRES 28) is a congressional resolution that blocks a rule proposed by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB). The rule aimed to define which digital payment companies (like Apple Pay or Google Pay) would be classified as "larger participants" in the market, subject to stricter regulations. By disapproving this rule, Congress ensures it has no legal effect, meaning the CFPB cannot enforce these specific oversight requirements on major digital payment platforms. This directly affects the CFPB’s regulatory authority and digital payment companies that would have been subject to the rule.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBlocks CFPB rule imposing stricter regulations on major digital payment platforms like Apple Pay/Google Pay, weakening oversight of tech companies.95% confidence