Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7997

Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

AI in Courts: Research and Oversight Task Force

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Part of: Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

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Unlikely to pass

The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a timely issue, but most bills that only create study groups struggle to get enough attention to pass both chambers of Congress.

Key Points

This bill creates a 15-member group to study how AI tools that turn speech into text are used in state and federal courts. The goal is to see if these tools are accurate and if they protect the privacy and rights of people involved in legal cases.
The task force will specifically check if AI correctly records people with speech impediments, accents, or unique speech patterns. This is meant to ensure that the official court record is always a perfect reflection of what was actually said during a trial.
The group will also look into whether using AI makes going to court cheaper or more expensive for regular people. They will investigate security risks, like the possibility of court records being hacked or changed by outsiders.
To prevent bias, people who work for or get paid by AI companies are not allowed to be on the task force. The group must give a final report to Congress within 18 months that includes suggestions for new laws or rules to keep court records safe.

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Milestones

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Mar 19, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 19, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7997

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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