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Citizen Engagement on Federal Agencies' Use of Artificial Intelligence.

This law mandates the Department of Homeland Security to hold public listening sessions with citizens and various social groups to discuss how the federal government should implement artificial intelligence. This provides citizens with a formal channel to influence how AI technology is used by government agencies, ensuring greater transparency and protection of rights. The Secretary of Homeland Security must report public attitudes to Congress annually.
Key points
The government must hold public listening sessions (virtual and in-person) regarding the implementation of AI by Federal civilian agencies.
Citizens, civil rights, labor, and business organizations have the right to express their opinions on the administration's use of AI.
The Secretary of Homeland Security will annually report to Congress on public attitudes regarding the development of artificial intelligence in the civilian sector.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9044
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2024-07-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for citizen engagement on the development and adoption of Federal civilian agency use of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9044.

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:

  • The government must hold public listening sessions (virtual and in-person) regarding the implementation of AI by Federal civilian agencies.
  • Citizens, civil rights, labor, and business organizations have the right to express their opinions on the administration's use of AI.
  • The Secretary of Homeland Security will annually report to Congress on public attitudes regarding the development of artificial intelligence in the civilian sector.
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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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