H.R. 3369 · 118th Congress · House

Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act

Active· Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
Introduced
May 16, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act or the AI Accountability Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to study and report on accountability measures for artificial intelligence (AI) systems. (Generally, AI refers to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence, such as certain systems that solve complex problems in real-world situations.)

Specifically, the NTIA must study, solicit stakeholder feedback about, and report to Congress concerning mechanisms (e.g., audits, certifications, and assessments) to provide assurances that an AI system is trustworthy. Among other topics, the study, feedback, and report must address how the various accountability measures are currently incorporated into AI systems and how the measures may reduce risks related to AI systems.

In addition, the NTIA must consult with stakeholders through public meetings to develop recommendations about (1) the information that should be available to individuals, communities, and businesses that interact with, are affected by, or study AI systems; and (2) the methods for making that information available.

Previous Versions

00May 16, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act or the AI Accountability Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to study and report on accountability measures for artificial intelligence (AI) systems. (Generally, AI refers to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence, such as certain systems that solve complex problems in real-world situations.)

Specifically, the NTIA must study, solicit stakeholder feedback about, and report to Congress concerning mechanisms (e.g., audits, certifications, and assessments) to provide assurances that an AI system is trustworthy. Among other topics, the study, feedback, and report must address how the various accountability measures are currently incorporated into AI systems, their effectiveness, and barriers to their creation.

In addition, the NTIA must consult with stakeholders through public meetings to develop recommendations about the information that should be available to consumers who interact with AI systems and the methods for making that information available.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 25, 2023Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-244.

    118Yea
    244Nay
    0NV
  2. OCT 25, 2023Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-244.

    118Yea
    244Nay
    0NV
  3. OCT 25, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 195.

  4. JUL 27, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. JUL 27, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.

    50Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  6. JUL 12, 2023Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  7. JUL 12, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  8. MAY 19, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  9. MAY 16, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. MAY 16, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  11. MAY 16, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Oct 25, 2023

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 27, 2023

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Jul 12, 2023

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: May 19, 2023

Active

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: May 16, 2023

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