Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act

6/4/2024, 10:56 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.
Bill 118 s 3897, also known as the Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide training and resources for election administrators to better understand and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the electoral process.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to fund training programs for election administrators on how to effectively implement AI technology in their work. These programs would cover topics such as data analysis, cybersecurity, and the ethical use of AI in elections.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study the impact of AI on election administration and make recommendations for best practices. This task force would be composed of experts in AI technology, election administration, and cybersecurity. Overall, the Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act aims to ensure that election officials have the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively leverage AI technology in the electoral process. By providing training and resources, this bill seeks to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and security of elections in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3897

Introduced on
2024-03-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/15/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.
Bill 118 s 3897, also known as the Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide training and resources for election administrators to better understand and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the electoral process.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to fund training programs for election administrators on how to effectively implement AI technology in their work. These programs would cover topics such as data analysis, cybersecurity, and the ethical use of AI in elections.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study the impact of AI on election administration and make recommendations for best practices. This task force would be composed of experts in AI technology, election administration, and cybersecurity. Overall, the Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act aims to ensure that election officials have the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively leverage AI technology in the electoral process. By providing training and resources, this bill seeks to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and security of elections in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action5/15/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 390.