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HR 8668118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Sep 18, 2024
Latest Action Date
Jun 7, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024 is a House bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing transparency issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in election processes. The bill was referred to the House Committee on House Administration but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. Specific provisions, full text, and detailed summary of the bill are not publicly available, limiting the ability to provide a comprehensive analysis of its contents or requirements.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to enhance transparency around AI use in elections but did not progress beyond committee referral and is no longer active in the legislative process.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill focuses on transparency in the use of artificial intelligence within election-related activities.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on House Administration on June 7, 2024.
  • The bill did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Election oversight bodies such as the House Committee on House Administration', 'Voters and the general public interested in election integrity and transparency', 'Organizations involved in election administration and technology']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full bill text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and costs', 'Unclear enforcement mechanisms or oversight provisions due to missing detailed legislative text', 'Potential challenges in defining and regulating AI applications in elections without explicit language']

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on House Administration, a committee responsible for overseeing federal elections and related administrative matters. The bill did not move forward in the legislative process and is marked as failed or expired as of the latest update in September 2024.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could have prompted development of standards or guidelines for AI use in elections, potentially influencing election technology providers.', 'Increased transparency requirements might have led to additional administrative or compliance costs for election officials.', 'The bill’s failure to advance may delay legislative attention to AI transparency in election contexts.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of publicly available full text and official summary restricts transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and potential impacts. This limits the ability of stakeholders to assess the adequacy of proposed measures or to provide informed feedback. Future legislative efforts on AI in elections would benefit from comprehensive disclosure of bill content and clear enforcement mechanisms.

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

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