House Concurrent Resolution 116
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the principles that should guide the national artificial intelligence strategy of the United States.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
116
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This concurrent resolution sets forth considerations for Congress in guiding the national artificial intelligence strategy.
Specifically, the resolution, among other things, expresses the sense of Congress that
- the United States should take a global leadership role in artificial intelligence;
- the federal government should increase funding for existing technology education programs;
- the United States should leverage its alliances to promote democratic principles, foster research collaboration, and develop common standards with respect to artificial intelligence; and
- the federal government should increase investments in artificial intelligence research and development and related fields.
September 16, 2020
09/16/2020
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Oversight and Reform, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:14 PM