Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024 (H.R. 9671) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to artificial intelligence within the Department of Energy. The bill was considered in the House of Representatives and was ordered to be reported with amendments by voice vote on September 25, 2024. However, the bill ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. Specific details about the bill's provisions, objectives, or implementation mechanisms are not available in the provided source data.
H.R. 9671 sought to establish a framework for artificial intelligence activities at the Department of Energy but did not advance to enactment and lacks publicly available detailed content.
- The bill is titled the Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024 and was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress.
- It falls under the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications.
- The latest recorded action was that it was ordered to be reported with amendments by voice vote on September 25, 2024, but it ultimately failed or expired.
['Department of Energy', 'Researchers and developers working on artificial intelligence within the energy sector', 'Potentially technology companies and contractors collaborating with the Department of Energy']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits understanding of specific implementation requirements and oversight provisions.', 'Unclear funding mechanisms and cost implications due to absence of detailed legislative text.', 'Potential challenges in defining the scope of AI activities and regulatory authority within the Department of Energy.']
The bill was introduced and considered during the 118th Congress, reflecting legislative interest in regulating and promoting artificial intelligence within federal agencies, specifically the Department of Energy. The bill was ordered to be reported with amendments but did not pass into law, indicating either insufficient legislative support or prioritization. No additional context on bipartisan support or opposition is available from the source data.
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['Potential advancement of AI research and development capabilities within the Department of Energy if similar legislation is enacted in the future.', 'Possible influence on federal AI policy frameworks and interagency coordination related to technology and energy sectors.', 'Increased attention to AI governance and ethical considerations in government-funded energy projects.']
Due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, transparency is limited regarding the specific provisions, funding, and oversight mechanisms proposed. The bill's failure to pass further restricts public understanding of its intended impact. Future legislative efforts in this area would benefit from comprehensive public documentation to facilitate informed analysis and oversight.
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