Bills · S 2615
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2615Science, Technology, Communications
VET Artificial Intelligence Act
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, there isn't a widely agreed-upon, standardized way for companies to demonstrate that their AI systems are reliable, fair, and secure. This bill aims to address that by creating a national framework for evaluating AI. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a public resource for companies to use, potentially leading to more consistent and trustworthy AI products and services across industries. This means people could have more confidence in the AI systems that increasingly influence their daily lives, from how they get job recommendations to how their loan applications are processed.
If the bill does not pass, companies will continue to rely on their own internal methods for checking AI, which could vary greatly in rigor and transparency. This might leave the public with less clarity about the safety and fairness of AI systems and potentially slow the adoption of AI due to ongoing concerns about its trustworthiness and accountability. This bill tries to proactively address these concerns by offering a common set of best practices for an emerging and impactful technology.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop voluntary technical guidelines and specifications for evaluating AI systems.
Establishes a common, government-backed framework for assessing the trustworthiness of AI systems.
PROVISION 02
The guidelines must cover both internal (self-evaluation by the company) and external (independent third-party evaluation) methods for AI assurance.
Provides flexible options for companies to verify their AI systems, either through internal processes or independent audits.
PROVISION 03
The guidelines must address key areas such as consumer privacy, mitigating harm to individuals, data quality, documentation, and governance of AI systems.
Focuses on critical ethical and practical considerations necessary for responsible and safe AI development and use.
PROVISION 04
NIST must develop these initial guidelines within one year of the bill's enactment and update them at least every two years.
Ensures the timely creation of the framework and its ongoing relevance in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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1 + 3
D· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2615
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2615Science, Technology, Communications
VET Artificial Intelligence Act
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
3
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