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HR 7532118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Federal A.I. Governance and Transparency Act of 2024

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 18, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Federal A.I. Governance and Transparency Act of 2024 is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at establishing a framework for the governance and transparency of artificial intelligence technologies within the federal government. Although the bill text and official summary are not available, the title and policy area suggest it focuses on regulating AI use, promoting transparency, and possibly setting standards or oversight mechanisms for federal AI applications. The bill was placed on the Union Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without enactment.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to create federal governance and transparency standards for AI but did not advance to become law during the 118th Congress.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill addresses governance and transparency of artificial intelligence in the federal government.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was placed on the Union Calendar but failed or expired without passage.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies involved in AI development or deployment', 'Government oversight bodies seeking clearer AI governance frameworks', 'Potentially the public, through increased transparency of federal AI use']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text limits understanding of specific provisions and enforcement mechanisms', 'Potential implementation challenges related to defining AI governance standards', 'Unclear funding or resource allocation for oversight and compliance', 'Possible tradeoffs between transparency and protection of sensitive or proprietary information']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and was placed on the Union Calendar, indicating it was scheduled for consideration but did not progress to enactment. The focus on AI governance aligns with growing legislative interest in regulating emerging technologies within government operations and politics.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could influence federal AI policy development and set precedents for transparency standards.', 'May encourage other branches of government or states to adopt similar AI governance frameworks.', 'Could impact federal contractors and AI technology providers through new compliance requirements.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the bill's full text and official summary, transparency about the specific governance mechanisms, enforcement provisions, and funding is limited. Monitoring future legislative efforts on AI governance should prioritize access to complete documentation to ensure thorough oversight and public understanding.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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