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Bots Research Act
12/29/2022, 6:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8407
The Bots Research Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 8407, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote research and development in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics.
The bill aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to universities, research institutions, and other organizations that are conducting research in the areas of AI and robotics. This funding would be used to support projects that advance the understanding and capabilities of AI and robotics, with the goal of promoting innovation and technological advancement in these fields.
Additionally, the Bots Research Act seeks to encourage collaboration between researchers, industry partners, and government agencies in order to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and resources. By fostering these partnerships, the bill aims to accelerate the pace of research and development in AI and robotics, ultimately leading to the creation of new technologies and applications that benefit society as a whole. Overall, the Bots Research Act is designed to support and promote the growth of the AI and robotics industries in the United States, with the ultimate goal of maintaining the country's leadership in these critical technological fields.
The bill aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to universities, research institutions, and other organizations that are conducting research in the areas of AI and robotics. This funding would be used to support projects that advance the understanding and capabilities of AI and robotics, with the goal of promoting innovation and technological advancement in these fields.
Additionally, the Bots Research Act seeks to encourage collaboration between researchers, industry partners, and government agencies in order to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and resources. By fostering these partnerships, the bill aims to accelerate the pace of research and development in AI and robotics, ultimately leading to the creation of new technologies and applications that benefit society as a whole. Overall, the Bots Research Act is designed to support and promote the growth of the AI and robotics industries in the United States, with the ultimate goal of maintaining the country's leadership in these critical technological fields.
Congressional Summary of HR 8407
Bots Research Act
This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force to study and report to Congress and relevant federal agencies on the impact of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8407
Bill HR 8407 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2022. Bill HR 8407 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2022. Bill HR 8407's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 18, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8407
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8407
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8407
Bots Research Act
Bots Research Act
To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8407
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