S-1363 : 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
2020-06-01CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 456.Senate
2020-06-01CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-225.Senate
2019-11-06CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2019-05-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-05-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
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  • 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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