Bill · H.Res. 286· House(119-HRES-286)
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the dangerous, unaccountable use of AI by the United States DOGE Service to jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people.
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/30/2025 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Sponsored by
- Melanie Stansbury
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution is an inquiry requesting that the President transmit specific documents to the House of Representatives. It seeks unredacted records regarding the use of artificial intelligence by the United States DOGE Service or individuals associated with it since January 20, 2025. The request covers AI deployment at Federal agencies, the use of Federal data, and the individuals involved in policy or technical planning. It specifically targets information regarding plans to cut payments to Americans or collect government contract data through AI. Additionally, it asks for information on potential violations of the Privacy Act and the Advancing American AI Act. Finally, it seeks records concerning the identification of Federal expenditures, programs, or personnel targeted for freezes or cuts.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The resolution requests the unredacted transmission of documents to provide transparency regarding AI use and government program cuts.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+5
The inquiry targets potential violations of the Privacy Act and the security of sensitive personal information.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
The resolution seeks to protect the privacy of American citizens by investigating the handling of sensitive Federal data by AI technology.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The request for unredacted documents, records, and communications regarding AI use and potential freezes or cuts aims to provide the House of Representatives with a clear view of government actions. (Resolution, Section 1 and Section 8)
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Protection of Private Information: By seeking information on how sensitive, personally identifiable information is handled and whether actions violate the Privacy Act, the resolution looks into the security of Americans' private data. (Resolution, Section 2; Section 4; and Section 5)
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Accountability for Financial Decisions: The resolution requests lists of expenditures, programs, or personnel identified for cuts, as well as analyses used to make those decisions, which could provide insight into how government payments to Americans are being affected. (Resolution, Section 3A; Section 6; and Section 7)
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Verification of Personnel Qualifications: The request for information regarding the authority under which individuals were hired and their background investigation processes aims to clarify who has been managing or accessing Federal data. (Resolution, Section 9)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential Reductions in Payments or Services: The resolution identifies a concern that AI technology is being used in plans to cut payments to Americans or those associated with certain programs. (Resolution, Section 3A)
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Risk to Private Information: The text mentions concerns regarding the "dangerous, unaccountable use of AI" that could "jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people." (Resolution, Preamble)
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Potential Program or Personnel Cuts: The resolution seeks information on the use of AI to identify Federal expenditures, programs, or personnel to be frozen or cut. (Resolution, Section 6 and Section 7)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Improves Privacy Rights+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3
- 4/30/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 4/1/2025
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1386)
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan