Congress·In Progress·H.R. 9381

AWARE Act

Workplace AI: New Government Tracking Rules

Jun 22·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The AWARE Act is currently in the House of Representatives. On June 24, 2026, a committee voted to approve the bill with changes. It must now move to the full House for further consideration.

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Unlikely to pass

While there is a lot of interest in AI, most bills introduced in Congress never make it to a final vote. This bill is currently in the very early stages of the legislative process.

Key Points

The bill requires the Bureau of Labor Statistics to start tracking how companies and employees use artificial intelligence at work. This data will help the government understand how technology is changing the labor market.
The government would look at how AI affects hiring, wages, and the total number of hours people work. It also aims to see if AI is creating new types of jobs or making some tasks obsolete.
Researchers and schools would use this information to better prepare students and workers for the future. By knowing which skills are in demand, training programs can focus on what businesses actually need.
If passed, the agency must begin collecting this new information within 18 months. This ensures that policymakers have up-to-date facts as technology continues to move quickly.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 25, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jun 25, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 22, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jun 22, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

AWARE Act

Bill NumberHR 9381

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.

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