GATES Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4800 GATES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4800

The GATES Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4800, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the development and implementation of advanced technology in the field of national security.

Specifically, the GATES Act aims to allocate resources towards research and development of cutting-edge technologies that can be used to enhance the capabilities of the US military and intelligence agencies. This includes investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, and advanced weaponry.

The bill also includes provisions for collaboration between government agencies, private sector companies, and academic institutions to ensure that the United States remains at the forefront of technological innovation in the realm of national security. Overall, the GATES Act seeks to strengthen the country's defense capabilities by harnessing the power of technology to address emerging threats and challenges in the modern world. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is essential for maintaining US security interests, while critics raise concerns about the potential costs and ethical implications of such advancements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4800

Bill HR 4800 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4800 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4800's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. as of August 24, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4800

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4800

GATES ActGATES ActGrowing Access To Environmental Sustainability ActTo amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish an exception to certain payment limitations in the case of person or legal entity that derives income from agriculture, and for other purposes.

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