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S 4870118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to require reports on artificial intelligence regulation in the financial services industry.

Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 30, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This Senate bill (S.4870) from the 118th Congress proposes to require reports on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) within the financial services industry. The bill aims to gather information and analysis regarding how AI technologies are currently regulated or could be regulated in the financial sector. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No full text or detailed summary is available, limiting the ability to analyze specific provisions or requirements.

Bottom Line

S.4870 sought to mandate reporting on AI regulation in financial services but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill focuses on artificial intelligence regulation specifically within the financial services industry.
  • It requires reports, likely from relevant agencies or stakeholders, on the state or proposals for AI regulation.
  • The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Financial services regulators and policymakers who would receive information to guide AI regulatory decisions.', 'Financial institutions and technology companies involved in AI applications who may gain clarity on regulatory expectations.', 'Consumers and investors potentially benefiting from improved oversight of AI in financial services.']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed provisions or full text limits understanding of reporting scope, frequency, and responsible entities.', 'Potential costs and resource demands on agencies or organizations required to produce reports are unspecified.', 'No information on enforcement mechanisms or follow-up actions based on the reports is available.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization. The focus on AI regulation in financial services reflects growing interest in overseeing emerging technologies in critical economic sectors.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Improved understanding of AI regulatory needs in financial services could inform future legislation or regulatory frameworks.', 'Potential increased administrative burden on agencies or industry participants tasked with producing reports.', 'Enhanced transparency around AI use in finance may influence market practices or investor confidence.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The lack of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency about who must report, the content and timing of reports, and how findings will be used is critical for assessing the bill's impact. The bill's failure to advance suggests limited legislative focus on this issue during the 118th Congress. Future efforts may benefit from clearer definitions and enforcement provisions to ensure effective oversight of AI in financial services.

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

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