Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee Archives

Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee

The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Capitol Dome is seen as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) prepares to speak during a press conference on September 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. Speaker Pelosi, along with other lawmakers, is celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the steps it takes to lower healthcare costs. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill would establish an AI safety office in Commerce

Five lawmakers from the Senate Commerce Committee introduced legislation to establish national security standards for frontier developers.

Dec 20, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is pictured sitting behind a desk at a Senate Commerce hearing. He's looking at Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who is sitting next to him and speaking into a microphone. — Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks as ranking member Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, listens during a hearing February 2023 hearing. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Eyebrow-raising AI amendment passes Senate Commerce committee

An amendment that would jeopardize key elements of Biden’s AI executive order advanced out of a Senate panel. Democrats contend it can be fixed later.

Aug 2, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., speaks at the U.S. Capitol on March 28, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Klobuchar and Thune introduce foundational AI legislation

New bipartisan Senate bill would require both NIST and the Commerce Department to establish guidelines and a certification process for critical-impact AI systems.

Nov 15, 2023 By Caroline Nihill