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<div style="padding:0.55em 0; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5eb;"><strong>Name</strong><br />AI in Government Act of 2020</div> | |||
<div style="padding:0.55em 0; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5eb;"><strong>Jurisdiction</strong><br />United States — Federal</div> | |||
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<div style="padding:0.55em 0; border-bottom:1px solid #e0e5eb;"><strong>Bill / legal citation</strong><br />Pub. L. 116-260, Division U, Title I</div> | |||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The '''AI in Government Act of 2020''' is a United States federal statute that established the AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration (GSA) and required the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance on federal agency use of artificial intelligence. Enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, it was one of the first federal laws specifically addressing AI governance within the federal government. | |||
== Legislative details == | |||
*'''Official Title:''' AI in Government Act of 2020 | *'''Official Title:''' AI in Government Act of 2020 | ||
*'''Public Law:''' Pub. L. 116-260, Division U, Title I | *'''Public Law:''' Pub. L. 116-260, Division U, Title I | ||
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*'''U.S. Code Citation:''' 40 U.S.C. § 11301 note | *'''U.S. Code Citation:''' 40 U.S.C. § 11301 note | ||
== Legislative | <span id="Legislative_History"></span> | ||
== Legislative history == | |||
The AI in Government Act was introduced as H.R. 2575 by Reps. Pete Olson (R-TX) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) during the 116th Congress. After passing the House, it was incorporated into Division U (the Government Technical Amendments and Other Matters Division) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Public Law 116-260). It was signed into law on December 27, 2020. | The AI in Government Act was introduced as H.R. 2575 by Reps. Pete Olson (R-TX) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) during the 116th Congress. After passing the House, it was incorporated into Division U (the Government Technical Amendments and Other Matters Division) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Public Law 116-260). It was signed into law on December 27, 2020. | ||
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== Requirements == | |||
=== AI Center of Excellence === | === AI Center of Excellence === | ||
The Act established an '''AI Center of Excellence''' within the General Services Administration (GSA) with the following responsibilities: | The Act established an '''AI Center of Excellence''' within the General Services Administration (GSA) with the following responsibilities: | ||
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=== OMB Guidance on Federal AI Use === | === OMB Guidance on Federal AI Use === | ||
The Act required the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), to issue guidance to federal agencies on the governance of AI, including: | The Act required the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), to issue guidance to federal agencies on the governance of AI, including: | ||
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=== OPM AI Workforce Provisions === | === OPM AI Workforce Provisions === | ||
The Act required the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to: | The Act required the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to: | ||
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== Significance == | == Significance == | ||
The AI in Government Act was one of the first federal laws to create structural mechanisms for AI governance within the executive branch. By establishing the AI Center of Excellence at GSA, it provided a dedicated institutional home for federal AI expertise. The requirement for OMB guidance laid the groundwork for subsequent OMB memoranda on AI governance, including M-24-10 (Biden-era) and M-25-21 (Trump-era). | The AI in Government Act was one of the first federal laws to create structural mechanisms for AI governance within the executive branch. By establishing the AI Center of Excellence at GSA, it provided a dedicated institutional home for federal AI expertise. The requirement for OMB guidance laid the groundwork for subsequent OMB memoranda on AI governance, including M-24-10 (Biden-era) and M-25-21 (Trump-era). | ||
The Act also anticipated the workforce dimensions of federal AI adoption, requiring OPM to develop an AI occupational classification and talent acquisition strategy — provisions that remain relevant as the government competes with the private sector for AI talent. | The Act also anticipated the workforce dimensions of federal AI adoption, requiring OPM to develop an AI occupational classification and talent acquisition strategy — provisions that remain relevant as the government competes with the private sector for AI talent. | ||
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== Source documents == | |||
*Congress.gov — [https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2575 H.R.2575: AI in Government Act of 2020] | *Congress.gov — [https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2575 H.R.2575: AI in Government Act of 2020] | ||
*Congress.gov — [https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2575/text Bill Text] | *Congress.gov — [https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2575/text Bill Text] | ||
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*OPM — [https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/transmittals/2024/The%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20Classification%20Policy%20and%20Talent%20Acquisition%20Guidance%20-%20The%20AI%20in%20Government%20Act%20of%202020.pdf AI Classification Policy and Talent Acquisition Guidance (PDF)] | *OPM — [https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/transmittals/2024/The%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20Classification%20Policy%20and%20Talent%20Acquisition%20Guidance%20-%20The%20AI%20in%20Government%20Act%20of%202020.pdf AI Classification Policy and Talent Acquisition Guidance (PDF)] | ||
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== Related articles == | |||
*[[National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020]] | *[[National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020]] | ||
*[[AI Training Act]] | *[[AI Training Act]] | ||
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*[[OMB Memorandum M-25-21]] | *[[OMB Memorandum M-25-21]] | ||
*[[Legislation]] | *[[Legislation]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:02, 7 September 2026
Law & policy information
Name
AI in Government Act of 2020
AI in Government Act of 2020
Jurisdiction
United States — Federal
United States — Federal
Instrument type
Legislation
Legislation
Bill / legal citation
Pub. L. 116-260, Division U, Title I
Pub. L. 116-260, Division U, Title I
Legislative or adoption status
See the dated record below.
See the dated record below.
Effective dates
See the timeline and source documents below.
See the timeline and source documents below.
Last source verification
Not recorded as a single article-wide date; see the dated source notes.
Not recorded as a single article-wide date; see the dated source notes.
Overview
The AI in Government Act of 2020 is a United States federal statute that established the AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration (GSA) and required the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance on federal agency use of artificial intelligence. Enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, it was one of the first federal laws specifically addressing AI governance within the federal government.
Legislative details
- Official Title: AI in Government Act of 2020
- Public Law: Pub. L. 116-260, Division U, Title I
- Bill Number: H.R. 2575 (116th Congress)
- Signed: December 27, 2020
- U.S. Code Citation: 40 U.S.C. § 11301 note
Legislative history
The AI in Government Act was introduced as H.R. 2575 by Reps. Pete Olson (R-TX) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) during the 116th Congress. After passing the House, it was incorporated into Division U (the Government Technical Amendments and Other Matters Division) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Public Law 116-260). It was signed into law on December 27, 2020.
Requirements
AI Center of Excellence
The Act established an AI Center of Excellence within the General Services Administration (GSA) with the following responsibilities:
- Facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence in federal agency programs and operations
- Promote the use of AI to improve the delivery of government services
- Coordinate federal AI initiatives and best practices
- Provide expertise and guidance to agencies implementing AI solutions
OMB Guidance on Federal AI Use
The Act required the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), to issue guidance to federal agencies on the governance of AI, including:
- Policies for the use of AI by federal agencies
- Standards for the testing, evaluation, and validation of AI systems
- Guidance addressing the protection of privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties in the context of federal AI use
OPM AI Workforce Provisions
The Act required the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to:
- Identify key skills and competencies needed for AI professionals in federal agencies
- Establish a new occupational series for AI positions
- Develop a strategy for recruiting and retaining AI talent in the federal government
Significance
The AI in Government Act was one of the first federal laws to create structural mechanisms for AI governance within the executive branch. By establishing the AI Center of Excellence at GSA, it provided a dedicated institutional home for federal AI expertise. The requirement for OMB guidance laid the groundwork for subsequent OMB memoranda on AI governance, including M-24-10 (Biden-era) and M-25-21 (Trump-era).
The Act also anticipated the workforce dimensions of federal AI adoption, requiring OPM to develop an AI occupational classification and talent acquisition strategy — provisions that remain relevant as the government competes with the private sector for AI talent.
Source documents
- Congress.gov — H.R.2575: AI in Government Act of 2020
- Congress.gov — Bill Text
- U.S. Code — 40 U.S.C. § 11301
- OPM — AI Classification Policy and Talent Acquisition Guidance (PDF)