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US HR8132American COMPETE Act American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act
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Introduced
08/28/2020
08/28/2020
In Committee
09/09/2020
09/09/2020
Crossed Over
09/30/2020
09/30/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy.
AI Summary
This bill, the American COMPETE Act or the American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act, requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct studies and submit reports on the state of various emerging technology industries, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, internet of things, new and advanced materials, unmanned delivery services, and three-dimensional printing. The studies will examine the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy, the risks and trends in their marketplaces and supply chains, and provide recommendations to grow the U.S. economy through the secure advancement of these technologies. The bill also includes a study on how artificial intelligence can be used to address online harms such as deceptive content, manipulated media, and illegal activities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (14)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)*,
Larry Bucshon (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Robin Kelly (D),
Bob Latta (R),
Bobby Rush (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Greg Walden (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 09/30/2020)
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