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Mark Warner (D-VA)

S.Amdt. 5899

S.Amdt. 5899 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Changes S. 4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Warner and Mr. Rounds, aims to add a new section to bill S. 4784 to create the Economy of the Future Commission.

The purpose of this commission is to create agreed-upon legislative suggestions to handle economic changes caused by the use of artificial intelligence.

Key Objectives and Changes

The amendment adds the following to the bill:

  • Creation of a Commission: It establishes a group in the legislative branch consisting of 12 members appointed by congressional leaders and four nonvoting members appointed by the President.

  • Specific Duties: The commission is tasked with evaluating how artificial intelligence affects several areas, including:

    • Public education (K-12 and higher education) and workforce retraining.
    • Social safety net programs and worker support.
    • Government data, research, and the federal workforce.
    • Manufacturing, supply chains, and robotics.
    • Energy demands for data centers and transportation safety for autonomous vehicles.

  • Reporting Requirements: The commission must produce two main reports:

    • Interim Report: Due within 7 months, featuring employment and federal revenue estimates based on 6-digit NAICS codes.
    • Final Report: Due within 13 months, providing legislative recommendations on taxation, unemployment insurance, reskilling employees, and global competitiveness.

  • Funding and Timeline: The amendment appropriates $5,250,000 to fund the commission, which will terminate 120 days after the final report is submitted to Congress.