...mance relevant
19 system failure, or upon operational design domain exit; or the response by an automated driving
20 system to achieve minimal risk condition, given the same circumstances
21 "Fully autonomous vehicle" means a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving
22 system designed to func...
...given the same circumstances
21 "Fully autonomous vehicle" means a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving
22 system designed to function without a human driver as a level 4 or 5 system under SAE J3016B
23 standards;
24 "Human driver" means a natural person in the vehicle with a valid driv...
...sk.
26 "Minimal risk condition" means a condition to which a person, a human driver, or an
27 automated driving system may bring a vehicle after performing the DDT fallback in order to
28 reduce the risk of a crash when a given trip cannot or should not be completed.
29 “On-Demand Autonomous Vehic...
...ion. 3 of 733 "Operational Design Domain" means the operating conditions under which a given
34 automated driving system is specifically designed to function, including but not limited to (i)
35 environmental, geographical, and time-of-day restrictions and (ii) the requisite presence or
36 absence o...
...
39 any other legal or commercial entity.
40 "Request to intervene" means a notification by an automated driving system to a human
41 driver that the human driver should promptly begin or resume performance of part of or all of the
42 dynamic driving task.
43 "SAE J3016" means the "Taxonomy and De...
... highways in the commonwealth a fully
47 autonomous vehicle or a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving system capable of
48 performing the entire dynamic driving task with the automated driving system engaged without a
49 human driver if the vehicle meets the following conditions: i. t...
... an automated driving system capable of
48 performing the entire dynamic driving task with the automated driving system engaged without a
49 human driver if the vehicle meets the following conditions: i. the vehicle meets the requirements
50 of this chapter and has been issued an autonomous opera...
... has been issued an autonomous operation license by the Department; ii. if a
51 failure of the automated driving system occurs that renders that system unable to perform the
52 entire dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain, the vehicle will
53 achieve a minimal...
...le from the highway and steps to
71 safely tow the vehicle, (iii) how to recognize whether the automated driving system is engaged
72 on the fully autonomous vehicle, and (iv) any additional information the manufacturer or owner
73 deems necessary regarding hazardous conditions or public safety ...
...ent shall develop and issue autonomous operation licenses for
79 fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems operated in the Commonwealth. The
80 Department shall only issue such autonomous operation licenses to fully autonomous vehicles
81 and automated driving systems that meet the r...
...artment shall only issue such autonomous operation licenses to fully autonomous vehicles
81 and automated driving systems that meet the requirements of this chapter. A fully autonomous
82 vehicle shall be properly titled and registered in accordance with the requirements of this
83 chapter. If a ...
...he fully autonomous vehicle and available
87 for inspection by a law-enforcement officer. When an automated driving system installed on a
88 motor vehicle is engaged, the automated driving system is considered the driver or operator for
89 the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic o...
...ement officer. When an automated driving system installed on a
88 motor vehicle is engaged, the automated driving system is considered the driver or operator for
89 the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws and shall be
90 required to satisfy all physical act...
...s provided in this Act, (iii) 6 of 7100 prohibit a human driver from operating a vehicle with an automated driving system that is not a
101 fully autonomous vehicle with such system engaged or disengaged, or (iv) apply to toy vehicles.
102 SECTION 6. An on-demand autonomous vehicle network shall be p...
...ully autonomous vehicle.
111 SECTION 8. A person may operate a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving
112 system capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task if (i) such automated driving
113 system will issue a request to intervene whenever the automated driving system is ...
...utomated driving
112 system capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task if (i) such automated driving
113 system will issue a request to intervene whenever the automated driving system is not capable of
114 performing the entire dynamic driving task with the expectation that the person ...
...ng task if (i) such automated driving
113 system will issue a request to intervene whenever the automated driving system is not capable of
114 performing the entire dynamic driving task with the expectation that the person will respond
115 appropriately to such a request; and (ii) the automated driv...
...th the expectation that the person will respond
115 appropriately to such a request; and (ii) the automated driving system is capable of being
116 operated in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
117 Nothing in this Act shall prohibit or restrict a human driver from operating a fully
118 au...
...sonably applies only to a human driver does not
123 apply to such a vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged.
124 SECTION 10. A fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by
125 the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle ...
...24 SECTION 10. A fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by
125 the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or
126 regulations of this state that: (1) relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver
127 se...
...vehicle operation by a human driver
127 seated in the vehicle; and (2) are not relevant for an automated driving system.
128 SECTION 11. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter and notwithstanding any other
129 provision of law, fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems are gov...
...his chapter and notwithstanding any other
129 provision of law, fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems are governed
130 exclusively by the provisions of this Act. No state agency, political subdivision, municipality, or
131 local entity may prohibit the operation of fully autonomo...
...ion, municipality, or
131 local entity may prohibit the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems,
132 or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, or otherwise enact or keep in force rules or
133 ordinances that would impose taxes, fees, or other requirements (including performa...
... (including performance
134 standards), specific to the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems, or
135 on-demand autonomous vehicle networks in addition to the requirements of this Act. ...
...panied by bill, Senate, No. 2379) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for
legislation relative to fully autonomous vehicle and human drivers. Transportation.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
_______________
In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act relative to providing mu...
...omated driving
20 system to achieve minimal risk condition, given the same circumstances
21 "Fully autonomous vehicle" means a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving
22 system designed to function without a human driver as a level 4 or 5 system under SAE J3016B
23 standards;
24 "Human driver" means ...
...as revised.
46 SECTION 2. A person may operate on the highways in the commonwealth a fully
47 autonomous vehicle or a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving system capable of
48 performing the entire dynamic driving task with the automated driving system engaged without a
49 human driver if t...
...ing any exemptions granted by the National Highway Traffic Safety
61 Administration.
62 A fully autonomous vehicle for which the declared gross weight of the vehicle and any
63 towed unit is 10,000 pounds or heavier shall have a human driver, with the appropriate
64 credentials to operate the vehicle, physi...
...monitor the performance of
65 the vehicle and intervene if necessary. Prior to operating a fully autonomous vehicle in the
66 Commonwealth without a human driver, a person shall submit a law-enforcement interaction
67 plan to the Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety and the police depar...
...ding hazardous conditions or public safety risks associated with the
74 operation of the fully autonomous vehicle. In the event of a crash the fully autonomous vehicle
75 shall remain on the scene in accordance with state law. The owner of the fully autonomous
76 vehicle, or a person on behalf of the vehic...
...ociated with the
74 operation of the fully autonomous vehicle. In the event of a crash the fully autonomous vehicle
75 shall remain on the scene in accordance with state law. The owner of the fully autonomous
76 vehicle, or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner, shall report any crashes or collisions in
...
...roperly titled and registered in accordance with the requirements of this
83 chapter. If a fully autonomous vehicle is registered in the Commonwealth, the vehicle shall be
84 identified on the registration as a fully autonomous vehicle. The requirements under this act
85 relating to exhibiting a driver's lice...
...egistered in the Commonwealth, the vehicle shall be
84 identified on the registration as a fully autonomous vehicle. The requirements under this act
85 relating to exhibiting a driver's license and registration card are satisfied if the autonomous
86 operation license and vehicle registration card are in th...
...satisfied if the autonomous
86 operation license and vehicle registration card are in the fully autonomous vehicle and available
87 for inspection by a law-enforcement officer. When an automated driving system installed on a
88 motor vehicle is engaged, the automated driving system is considered the driver o...
...cal acts required by a driver or operator of the vehicle.
91 SECTION 4. Before operating a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads in the
92 commonwealth without a human driver, a person shall submit proof of financial responsibility to
93 the Department that the fully autonomous vehicle is covered by insur...
...ver, a person shall submit proof of financial responsibility to
93 the Department that the fully autonomous vehicle is covered by insurance or proof of self-
94 insurance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 175 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
95 Such coverage shall be primary, however, and the ...
...ing in this chapter shall be construed to (i) prohibit a human driver
98 from operating a fully autonomous vehicle to control all or part of the DDT, (ii) prohibit a fully
99 autonomous vehicle from operating without a human driver except as provided in this Act, (iii) 6 of 7100 prohibit a human driver from ...
...perating a fully autonomous vehicle to control all or part of the DDT, (ii) prohibit a fully
99 autonomous vehicle from operating without a human driver except as provided in this Act, (iii) 6 of 7100 prohibit a human driver from operating a vehicle with an automated driving system that is not a
101 fully a...
...human driver from operating a vehicle with an automated driving system that is not a
101 fully autonomous vehicle with such system engaged or disengaged, or (iv) apply to toy vehicles.
102 SECTION 6. An on-demand autonomous vehicle network shall be permitted to operate in
103 the Commonwealth in accordance...
... with such system engaged or disengaged, or (iv) apply to toy vehicles.
102 SECTION 6. An on-demand autonomous vehicle network shall be permitted to operate in
103 the Commonwealth in accordance with the provisions of this Act under the jurisdiction of the
104 Department.
105 SECTION 7. A fully autonomous v...
...the provisions of this Act under the jurisdiction of the
104 Department.
105 SECTION 7. A fully autonomous vehicle shall be properly registered in accordance with
106 the provisions of this Chapter. If a fully autonomous vehicle is registered in the Commonwealth,
107 the vehicle shall be identified on the ti...
...le shall be properly registered in accordance with
106 the provisions of this Chapter. If a fully autonomous vehicle is registered in the Commonwealth,
107 the vehicle shall be identified on the title as a fully autonomous vehicle. A fully autonomous
108 vehicle shall be properly titled in accordance with th...
... is registered in the Commonwealth,
107 the vehicle shall be identified on the title as a fully autonomous vehicle. A fully autonomous
108 vehicle shall be properly titled in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. If a fully
109 autonomous vehicle is registered in the Commonwealth, the vehicle shall...
...ehicle shall be properly titled in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. If a fully
109 autonomous vehicle is registered in the Commonwealth, the vehicle shall be identified on the
110 title as a fully autonomous vehicle.
111 SECTION 8. A person may operate a motor vehicle equipped with an autom...
...ter.
117 Nothing in this Act shall prohibit or restrict a human driver from operating a fully
118 autonomous vehicle equipped with controls that allow the human driver to control all or part of
119 the dynamic driving task.
120 SECTION 9. A fully autonomous vehicle that is also a commercial motor vehicle
1...
...the human driver to control all or part of
119 the dynamic driving task.
120 SECTION 9. A fully autonomous vehicle that is also a commercial motor vehicle
121 pursuant to the provisions of this chapter governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles, 7 of 7122 except that any provision that by its natu...
... to such a vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged.
124 SECTION 10. A fully autonomous vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by
125 the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or
126 regulations of this state that: (1) relate ...
...prohibit the operation of fully autonomous vehicles, automated driving systems,
132 or on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, or otherwise enact or keep in force rules or
133 ordinances that would impose taxes, fees, or other requirements (including performance
134 standards), specific to the operation of fu...
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Description: For legislation relative to fully autonomous vehicle and human drivers. Transportation.
Summary: The bill establishes regulations for fully autonomous vehicles and their operation in Massachusetts, allowing them to operate without human drivers under specified conditions, and outlines licensing and safety requirements.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 27, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: William Driscoll
(sole sponsor)
Last action: House concurred (Feb. 27, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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Description: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.
Summary: The "New York Artificial Intelligence Transparency for Journalism Act" mandates AI developers to disclose information about the data sourced from journalism providers for training their systems, promoting transparency and protecting journalism sustainability.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 3, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Kristen Gonzalez
(sole sponsor)
Last action: PRINT NUMBER 8331A (June 9, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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automated (1)
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Description: Requires certain political communications to include provenance data for all audios, images or videos used in such communications; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Summary: The bill requires political communications in New York to include provenance data for media used, ensuring transparency about content creation and modifications, particularly involving artificial intelligence. It aims to combat misinformation in political campaigns.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 20, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Alex Bores
(sole sponsor)
Last action: referred to election law (May 20, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
artificial intelligence (5)
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Description: Relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Summary: The bill establishes the "Consumer Health Data Act" in Massachusetts, regulating the collection, sharing, and selling of consumer health data. It emphasizes consumer consent, data privacy, and security rights.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 27, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Lindsay Sabadosa
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Senate concurred (Feb. 27, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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Description: Prohibits advertising artificial intelligence system as licensed mental health professional.
Summary: This bill prohibits advertising artificial intelligence systems as licensed mental health professionals in New Jersey, aiming to protect consumers from misleading claims and ensure quality mental health care. Violations carry substantial penalties.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 5, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: David Bailey
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (May 5, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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Description: Requires the division of criminal justice services to formulate a protocol for the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations; restricts the use of artificial intelligence-generated outputs in court.
Summary: The bill establishes regulations for using artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations and prohibits their use as evidence in court to protect defendants' rights.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 21, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
(3 total sponsors)
Last action: referred to codes (March 21, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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machine learning (1)
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Description: Study Automation and the Workforce
Summary: Senate Bill 746 establishes a Study Committee on Automation and the Workforce in North Carolina to assess automation's impact on low-income and minority workers and recommend strategies to mitigate negative effects.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: March 25, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: DeAndrea Salvador
(6 total sponsors)
Last action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (March 26, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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automated (1)
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Description: Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review for health and accident insurance.
Summary: The bill establishes requirements for the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare utilization reviews, ensuring compliance with medical standards, protecting patient data, and maintaining healthcare provider decision-making authority.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 20, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Pamela Hunter
(sole sponsor)
Last action: referred to insurance (May 20, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
artificial intelligence (23)
algorithm (31)
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Description: Creates a task force to study and recommend policies to promote Small Nuclear Reactors in Louisiana
Summary: The bill establishes a task force in Louisiana to study and suggest policies for promoting small modular nuclear reactors, addressing energy infrastructure and support for data center development.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 10, 2025
Status: Passed
Primary sponsor: Michael Echols
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 11, 2025)
Category:
Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
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Societal Impact
Data Governance (see reasoning)
The text significantly discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and their impact on the energy sector, particularly in relation to data centers that support AI functionalities. The discussions surrounding AI's role in enhancing productivity, economic growth projections due to AI development, and the energy demands of AI applications highlight the relevance of AI to social and economic contexts. However, while it mentions data centers and AI, it does not delve deeply into impacts on social structures, regulatory frameworks for data privacy, the transparency of the systems, or benchmarks for AI, leading to varied but moderate relevance scores. Thus, it does not present extreme applicability to robustness or system integrity as it mainly focuses on the energy aspect of AI.
Sector:
Government Agencies and Public Services
Private Enterprises, Labor, and Employment (see reasoning)
The text involves a task force that connects to the technology sector particularly through its focus on small modular nuclear reactors which support data centers, essential for AI functionalities. The mention of AI in relation to energy consumption and productivity aligns well with the private enterprises sector as it relates to corporate governance. There are elements relevant to government agencies due to the legislative and regulatory aspect of forming a task force, and this could have implications on public service delivery since energy is a core component. However, the lack of specific mentions of AI in educational institutions, judiciary, or nonprofits leads to more moderate relevance across the sectors.
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Description: An Act establishing the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Authority within the Department of Community and Economic Development; providing for the duties of authority and its governing board; providing for duties of other entities; establishing the Artificial Intelligence Permitting System Pilot Program within the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Development Fund; and providing for sovereign immunity.
Summary: The bill establishes the Keystone Artificial Intelligence Authority within Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development to streamline permitting for artificial intelligence and related industries, promoting development and efficiency.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 20, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jason Ortitay
(3 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (June 20, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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machine learning (1)
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Summary: Senate Amendment 1187 establishes a deficit-neutral reserve fund to facilitate legislation that protects national security and American privacy, particularly against unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 20, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Keywords (occurrence):
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Summary: The bill outlines the organizational meeting of the House Administration Committee for the 119th Congress, focusing on election integrity, legislative efficiency, and enhancing Capitol security and inclusivity.
Collection: Congressional Hearings
Status date: Jan. 23, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: House of Representatives
Keywords (occurrence):
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Description: To direct the Director of the National Security Agency to develop strategies to secure artificial intelligence related technologies.
Summary: The Advanced AI Security Readiness Act mandates the NSA to create an AI Security Playbook, aimed at securing advanced AI technologies from theft by threat actors through comprehensive strategies and guidelines.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: June 11, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Darin LaHood
(4 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). (June 11, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
artificial intelligence (4)
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Summary: The bill pertains to the Senate's vote on Howard Lutnick's nomination as Secretary of Commerce, highlighting his leadership, business acumen, and commitment to American industry and technological advancement.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 18, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Keywords (occurrence):
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Summary: The bill sets the U.S. Congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 and outlines budgetary levels for 2026-2034, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and potential reallocations from public broadcasting funding.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 18, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
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Summary: The "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025" aims to enforce Federal antidiscrimination laws by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism, enhancing protections for Jewish individuals against discrimination in education.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 13, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
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Summary: The bill promotes the study and adoption of automated electronic organ donation referral systems to streamline the process, reduce human error, and increase organ availability for transplants.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 13, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
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Summary: The bill addresses concerns over the Trump administration's alleged dismantling of federal programs, particularly criticizing Elon Musk's influence on government practices and access to sensitive taxpayer data.
Collection: Congressional Record
Status date: Feb. 13, 2025
Status: Issued
Source: Congress
Keywords (occurrence):
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Description: Tells state agencies to buy common software through an online portal. Allows the agencies to buy the software through normal buying processes. Tells a state agency to start a program to give grants and loans to other state agencies so that they can replace their old computers and software, and for other purposes. Says that the agencies must pay back the moneys from cost savings. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.2). Requires contracting agencies to purchase common off-the-shelf software or other ...
Summary: Senate Bill 1089 mandates that Oregon state agencies purchase common software through a designated online portal, establishes a fund for grants and loans to replace outdated IT systems, and declares an emergency for immediate implementation.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: Feb. 25, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Aaron Woods
(2 total sponsors)
Last action: Referred to Information Management and Technology. (Feb. 25, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
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machine learning (1)
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Description: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Summary: The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" aims to implement various policies across agriculture, defense, education, energy, healthcare, financial services, homeland security, and immigration, promoting economic stability and public welfare.
Collection: Legislation
Status date: May 20, 2025
Status: Introduced
Primary sponsor: Jody Arrington
(sole sponsor)
Last action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (May 22, 2025)
Keywords (occurrence):
artificial intelligence (30)
machine learning (1)
automated (12)
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