New Bills on Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology Introduced to the US Congress
New legislative proposals have been prepared in the US to ensure ad transparency in AI tools, reshore biotechnology manufacturing, and strengthen quantum technology supply chains.
New bills targeting AI advertising disclosures, the domestic relocation of biotechnology manufacturing, the strengthening of quantum technology supply chains, the support of open AI models, and the updating of NIST policies have been introduced to Congress by US representatives.
Advertising Transparency in AI Tools
Introduced by Representative Set Magaziner on August 24, the Artificial Intelligence Advertising Disclosure Act requires paid content on AI platforms such as chatbots and search engines to be clearly indicated. This law grants enforcement and punitive authority to the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.
Reshoring Biotechnology Manufacturing
Representative Robert Latta proposed the BEDROCK Act to encourage the manufacturing of biotechnology components within the US and reduce foreign dependence. The bill aims for the federal government to compile supply chain inventories and map commercialization processes.
Quantum Technology Supply Chains
A bill drafted by Representative Nicholas Langworthy tasks the Department of Commerce with supporting reliable quantum information science and technology supply chains and the US commercial leadership in this field.
Promotion of Open AI Models
Representative Gabe Evans introduced a new legislative proposal authorizing the Department of Commerce to support the adoption and dissemination of publicly available open artificial intelligence models.
Updating NIST Policies and Regulations
Representative George Whitesides drafted a bill proposing amendments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act, aiming to renew how agency leadership coordinates and evaluates artificial intelligence policy efforts.