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HR 8353118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 10, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act (H.R. 8353) was a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing the preparedness of election administrators in relation to artificial intelligence technologies. The bill was referred to the House Committee on House Administration but did not advance further and ultimately expired. Specific details about the bill's provisions, objectives, or implementation mechanisms are not available in the provided data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 8353 sought to enhance election administrators' readiness for AI-related challenges but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of the bill's content or scope.
  • The bill's status is recorded as failed or expired, indicating it did not become law.
Who Benefits?

['Election administrators who may receive training or resources related to AI.', 'Government agencies involved in election administration.', 'Potentially, voters and the broader public through improved election management.']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and costs.', 'Unclear authority or oversight mechanisms due to missing bill content.', 'Potential challenges in defining the scope of AI preparedness for election officials.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the context of increasing attention to the role of artificial intelligence in government operations, specifically election administration. It was referred to the House Committee on House Administration but did not advance, reflecting either limited legislative prioritization or other procedural factors during the 118th Congress.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could have led to increased training and resource allocation for election administrators regarding AI technologies.', 'Potentially improved election security and management through better preparedness for AI-related challenges.', 'Possible increased government spending or reallocation of resources toward AI training in election contexts.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text restricts comprehensive analysis and public transparency. This lack of information poses challenges for oversight and informed debate. Monitoring similar future legislation with complete documentation is advisable to ensure accountability and clarity regarding AI's role in election administration.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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