Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6489: SAFE BOTs Act

The SAFE BOTs Act requires chatbot providers to clearly disclose when a chatbot is artificial intelligence (not a human) at the start of interactions and when users ask about its nature. It mandates providers to share crisis hotline resources if a minor mentions suicide or self-harm, and to automatically suggest breaks after 3 hours of continuous use. The law also requires policies to address harmful content like sexual material, gambling, or substance use during interactions with minors (under age 17). Violations are enforced by the FTC as deceptive practices, with states allowed to sue for additional protections.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure, crisis resources for minors, and harmful content policies to protect users and promote transparency in AI interactions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 3410: A bill to establish Federal agency technology and artificial intelligence talent teams to improve competitive service hiring practices, and for other purposes.

This bill establishes federal agency "technology and AI talent teams" to improve hiring for technology and artificial intelligence roles in the competitive service (standard federal jobs). It creates centralized teams at agencies and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to develop better job postings, technical assessments (like coding tests or work exercises), and share hiring tools across government. The bill requires agencies to phase out reliance on self-assessment exams for these roles within five years, instead using expert-developed evaluations. These changes directly affect federal agencies hiring for tech/AI positions and job seekers applying for those roles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes federal tech/AI talent teams to improve competitive hiring for technology roles, strengthening government tech workforce capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate May 7, 2025

S 1633: TEST AI Act of 2025

The TEST AI Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program to develop measurement standards for artificial intelligence (AI) systems used by federal agencies. It requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create testbeds (controlled testing environments) and form a working group - including government, private sector, and academic representatives but excluding citizens of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran - to define standards covering reliability, security, privacy, and bias in AI systems. Within two years, NIST must develop testbeds to demonstrate these standards, and after the first demonstration, submit a report to Congress detailing findings and recommendations. The bill aims to create consistent evaluation methods for federal AI use, ensuring systems are safe, effective, and secure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates NIST to develop AI standards covering security, privacy, and reliability, advancing data privacy and cybersecurity protections for federal AI systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

SRES 490: A resolution affirming the critical importance of preserving the United States' advantage in artificial intelligence and ensuring that the United States achieves and maintains artificial intelligence dominance.

SRES 490 is a Senate resolution (not a bill) that affirms the U.S. Senate's position on maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence. It states that preserving U.S. AI dominance is critical for national security, economic competitiveness, and global influence, particularly in countering China's AI investments and reliance on U.S. chips. The resolution supports existing policies like export controls on advanced chips and emphasizes prioritizing U.S. companies' access to AI resources while restricting adversaries' access. It does not create new laws or alter current policy but expresses the Senate's endorsement of the White House AI Action Plan and ongoing efforts to secure U.S. technological advantages.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyResolution explicitly affirms U.S. AI dominance as critical for national security and economic competitiveness, supporting policies to advance U.S. tech leadership and counter China's AI investments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1705: Chip Security Act

S 1705, the Chip Security Act, requires U.S. companies exporting specific advanced integrated circuits (used in AI systems and high-performance computing) to install location verification technology before shipping them abroad. It directly affects manufacturers and exporters of chips classified under U.S. export control numbers like 3A090 or 4A090. The bill mandates that these chips include security mechanisms to verify their location and prevent diversion or tampering, with companies needing to report suspicious activity like unauthorized location changes. The Commerce Secretary must implement these requirements within 180 days and conduct annual assessments to update security standards. This aims to strengthen compliance with export laws and protect national security by securing chip supply chains.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates location verification security for exported chips to prevent tampering, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures for advanced technology exports.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 9, 2026

HR 7434: AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026

The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026 establishes a National Science Foundation program to award cash prizes for solving specific, measurable AI research challenges across 15 priority areas like national security, health, energy, and cancer breakthroughs. It requires the NSF Director to create prize competitions with minimum $1 million awards per winner (including a mandatory $10 million cancer-focused competition), targeting U.S.-based entities or citizens. Key mechanisms include publishing clear problem statements and success metrics on Challenge.gov, consulting public and federal agencies on challenge selection, and reporting annual results to Congress. The bill directly affects U.S. researchers, companies, and organizations developing AI solutions for federally identified challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandatory $10M cancer-focused competition within NSF AI research program directly funds healthcare innovation, aligning with health priority area85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI research through NSF prize competitions targeting breakthroughs in health, security, energy, and cancer, advancing technological development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HRES 963: Condemning antisemitism in all its forms, including the proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, urging robust, transparent safeguards for AI, and recognizing stakeholders working to counter this threat.

HRES 963 is a non-binding House resolution condemning antisemitism amplified by AI platforms and urging tech companies to implement safeguards. It directly affects AI developers and social media companies by requiring them to adopt transparent safety measures, prevent algorithmic amplification of antisemitic content, and publicly report on antisemitic content prevalence and removal efforts. Key provisions include promoting "safety-by-design" standards, enabling researcher access to study antisemitic content dynamics, and supporting digital literacy programs to counter AI-generated hate. The resolution emphasizes aligning these efforts with constitutional protections while recognizing stakeholders working to combat antisemitism online.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI platforms to implement safeguards against antisemitic content, requiring transparency and safety-by-design standards to protect users, aligning with regulating tech for consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2026

HR 7696: AI Cyber Grid Protection Resilient Development Act of 2026

HR 7696 establishes a federal grant program to fund secure AI testbeds for simulating large-scale cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like power grids. The bill directs DHS and CISA to award grants from 2026-2030 to eligible entities - including universities, community colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, national labs, and their consortia - to develop safe AI systems for grid cybersecurity training. It authorizes $100 million in funding over five years and requires annual reports to Congress on emerging threats and progress. This directly affects institutions and labs conducting AI research for grid security, creating a structured federal initiative to strengthen cyber defenses through practical testing.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds AI testbeds at universities and colleges, expanding educational access and supporting higher education institutions through grant programs.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI testbeds for grid cybersecurity training via $100M grants, directly enhancing critical infrastructure protection through federal investment in secure AI development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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