Bills · HR 7997
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7997Law
Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 19· LAST ACTION MAR 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because the accuracy of court records is fundamental to a fair justice system. As AI technology advances, it's increasingly being considered for use in sensitive areas like transcribing court proceedings. If this bill becomes law, it ensures a comprehensive, unbiased review of these technologies' impact before they are widely adopted or regulated without proper understanding.
Without this bill, AI speech-to-text tools could be implemented in courts without a full assessment of their potential flaws, such as inaccuracies, biases against certain speech patterns, or cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This could lead to errors in official court records, compromising the integrity of trials and potentially infringing on individuals' rights. This bill provides a necessary proactive step to safeguard judicial integrity and public trust in the justice system in the age of artificial intelligence.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a 15-member AI Research and Oversight in Courts Task Force within 60 days of the bill becoming law.
This creates the dedicated body responsible for conducting the study and making recommendations on AI use in courts.
PROVISION 02
The task force must analyze the issues and benefits of AI speech-to-text technology in the judicial system, including its accuracy, privacy, and civil liberty implications.
This ensures a thorough examination of how AI impacts fundamental aspects of justice and individual rights.
PROVISION 03
Members appointed to the task force who are not federal employees cannot be employed by or represent any entity that develops, markets, sells, or provides AI technologies.
This helps prevent conflicts of interest and ensures the task force's recommendations are unbiased by commercial interests.
PROVISION 04
The task force is required to assess specific concerns like how AI affects transcriptions, handles different speech patterns, impacts costs for litigants, and poses cybersecurity risks.
This directs the task force to investigate critical, tangible issues that directly affect the integrity and fairness of court proceedings.
PROVISION 05
The task force must submit a final report with recommendations for judicial, legislative, or regulatory reforms to Congress, the executive branch, and the judicial branch within 18 months.
This ensures the study culminates in concrete proposals for action, shaping future policy on AI in courts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Wyoming
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
57
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 1 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 19
Introduced in House
MAR 19
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7997
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last actionMar 19, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026
House BillHR 7997Law
Research and Oversight of AI in Courts Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 19, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
4
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