House Simple Resolution 1250
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the principles that should guide the national artificial intelligence strategy of the United States.
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Passed House on Dec 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1250
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 resolution sets forth considerations for the House of Representatives in guiding the national artificial intelligence strategy.
Specifically, the resolution, among other things, expresses the sense of the House that
- the United States should take a global leadership role in artificial intelligence;
- the national competitiveness of the United States in artificial intelligence would benefit from increased funding for federal programs that support science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science education;
- 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.
12/08/2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/08/2020
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7023-7025)
12/08/2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
12/08/2020
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7023-7025)
12/08/2020
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
12/08/2020
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
12/08/2020
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
12/08/2020
Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
12/08/2020
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
12/08/2020
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
12/08/2020
Mr. Tonko asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12/04/2020
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.
12/04/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:43:55 PM