Bill · H.R. 9381· House(119-HR-9381)
AWARE Act
- Introduced
- 6/22/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Walberg
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "AI Workforce Assessment and Research Enhancement Act" or the "AWARE Act," directs the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report on the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. It aims to address gaps in current data collection regarding how AI affects employment, wages, and job tasks. The legislation amends the Act of March 4, 1913, to include statistics on AI usage in labor conditions and products. The Bureau must begin this data collection process within 18 months of the bill's enactment. This information is intended to help various groups understand and respond to technological changes in the workforce.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would union members be better off under this?+2
Providing detailed statistics on AI's impact on tasks and wages can help union members better understand changes to their working conditions.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill increases government transparency by directing the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report on AI usage in the workplace.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Better data on wage and employment changes due to AI can assist in creating protective economic policies for workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Data for Decision Making: Policymakers, educators, businesses, and workers would benefit from better analysis to understand how AI affects employment, wages, and training (Section 2, Finding 2).
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Enhanced Workforce Response: Improved measurement of AI use is intended to provide employers, workers, and educators with information to effectively respond to technological changes in their workplaces (Section 2, Finding 8).
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Support for Policy and Research: Better data will strengthen workforce analysis and support the development of economic and workforce policies (Section 2, Finding 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Students+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Union Protections+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 6/25/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.
- 6/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House