AI DATA Act
Sen. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan AI DATA Act to Track How Automation Affects Workers
The AI DATA Act was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a major public concern about AI, but it requires new funding and is still in the early stages of the lawmaking process.
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Federal employees at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, and Departments of Labor and Commerce would take on significant new data collection, survey design, and reporting responsibilities. While this creates new work, it also strengthens the role and mission of these statistical agencies.
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
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AI DATA Act
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