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Civilian Agency AI Watermark Act: Identifying Official Government AI Tools.

This Act mandates the Department of Homeland Security to develop a system of watermarks and trademarks for Artificial Intelligence applications. The goal is to clearly identify which AI tools are officially approved and utilized by non-military federal civilian agencies. This ensures citizens can easily distinguish reliable, government-generated AI output from unverified or potentially misleading content, thereby boosting public trust.
Key points
Requires official watermarking for AI tools used by civilian government agencies (e.g., Health, Transportation departments).
Increases public trust and transparency by allowing citizens to verify if content or decisions were generated by an approved government AI system.
The Department of Homeland Security must begin developing this system within eight months, consulting with NIST and the Patent Office.
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Print number: 118_HR_9042
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2024-07-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Civilian Agency AI Watermark Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires official watermarking for AI tools used by civilian government agencies (e.g., Health, Transportation departments).
  • Increases public trust and transparency by allowing citizens to verify if content or decisions were generated by an approved government AI system.
  • The Department of Homeland Security must begin developing this system within eight months, consulting with NIST and the Patent Office.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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