H.R. 8345In committeeGovernment & democracy
Bipartisan panel would study AI's impact on U.S. jobs
Data as of July 11, 2026
Congress would create a 12-month advisory group to study how AI is changing jobs and the economy, then recommend new laws.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would create a temporary, bipartisan advisory group to study how artificial intelligence is affecting the U.S. economy. The group would write two public reports — an early one within 7 months and a full final one within 13 months — with specific recommendations for new laws. It would shut down 120 days after delivering its final report.
Who does it affect?
The group would have 12 members appointed by Congressional leaders, plus four nonvoting representatives from the Departments of Education, Labor, Commerce, and Treasury. Workers whose jobs could be disrupted by AI, businesses that use or compete with AI, and policymakers would be most directly affected.
Why does it matter?
Congress would receive concrete proposals on topics such as worker retraining, unemployment insurance, education, taxation, manufacturing, transportation safety, and energy demand. The four cabinet departments would each be required to respond in writing within 60 days of receiving the final report.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $5.25M allocated
- Funds reserved for this effort
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- April 16, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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