Luz Rivas (D-CA)
Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Act. It establishes a new Executive department called the Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The head of this new department will be a Secretary appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The primary mission of the department is to develop a Federal technology and artificial intelligence framework and a consistent strategy across all Federal agencies. It also directs the Secretary to fund research, develop safety standards, establish incident reporting systems, and provide strategies for school literacy and workforce programs. Finally, it requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress regarding regulations, programs, and recommendations for the department.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +7
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill directs the establishment of safeguards relating to data privacy in the use of artificial intelligence.
- Scored +7
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill establishes incident reporting systems for cybersecurity risks and requires safeguards for data privacy and cybersecurity.
- Scored +6
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill creates a new Department to develop regulatory frameworks and safety standards for artificial intelligence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(d)(5)(A) could benefit individuals by providing strategies to promote artificial intelligence literacy in schools and workforce programs related to artificial intelligence utilization.
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Section 2(d)(5)(B) could help people by providing strategies to address labor displacement in order to coordinate worker protections.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicit sections or provisions identified that detail negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The bill promotes artificial intelligence literacy in schools. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill focuses on workforce programs and AI literacy which are relevant to younger demographics. Would children be better off under this? — The bill promotes artificial intelligence literacy in schools. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill aims to establish consumer and workforce protections. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill mandates strategies to address labor displacement and coordinate protections for workers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill includes worker protections intended to address labor displacement.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill directs the establishment of safeguards relating to data privacy in the use of artificial intelligence. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill creates a new Department to develop regulatory frameworks and safety standards for artificial intelligence. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The Secretary is tasked with funding research related to the utilization of artificial intelligence. Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill includes strategies to promote artificial intelligence literacy in schools.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill emphasizes the development of consumer and privacy protections regarding artificial intelligence. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes a new federal department with specific oversight and reporting functions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill directs the GAO to recommend legislative actions to establish consumer protections and regulations regarding deepfakes or misinformation. Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill requires the development of strategies to address labor displacement and coordinate worker protections.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill establishes incident reporting systems for cybersecurity risks and requires safeguards for data privacy and cybersecurity.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill's focus on establishing safety standards and oversight may benefit people with disabilities through better regulated technology.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California