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S. 2217 115th Congress Senate

FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017

Official title: A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 12, 2017 Introduced by: Maria Cantwell Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Dec 12, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 12, 2017
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action December 12, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fundamentally Understanding The Usability and Realistic Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017 or the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to establish the Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence to advise Commerce on matters relating to the development of artificial intelligence, including:

  • U.S. competitiveness, including the promotion of investment into the development of artificial intelligence;
  • the U.S. workforce, including the potential for using artificial intelligence for rapid retraining of workers, due to the possible effect of technological displacement;
  • education, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to prepare workers as the needs of employers change;
  • open sharing of data and research on artificial intelligence; and
  • international cooperation and competitiveness, including the competitive international landscape for artificial intelligence-related industries.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4625 Identical bill FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017
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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Dec 12, 2017
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Dec 12, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2217: FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2217/
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"S. 2217: FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2217/.
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