HR-2575 : Still Just a Bill

AI in Government Act of 2019

This bill establishes the AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration to

  • advise and promote the efforts of the federal government in developing innovative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) to benefit the public, and
  • improve cohesion and competency in the use of AI.

The Office of Management and Budget must issue a memorandum to federal agencies regarding AI governance approaches, to be followed by preparation and submission of governance plans by the agencies.

In addition, the Office of Personnel Management must

  • identify key skills and competencies needed for positions related to AI; and
  • establish an occupational series, or revise an existing job series, to include positions the primary duties of which relate to AI.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-15CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.Senate
2020-09-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4354-4355)House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2575.House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4354-4356)House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorMrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-12-19CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.House floor actions
2019-05-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Advisory bodies
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • General Services Administration
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Public-private cooperation

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