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BillHR 9183 · 119

Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 8, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 8, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the assessment of artificial intelligence's environmental impacts, likely through studies or reports. Establishes a framework for understanding how AI systems affect the environment.

Sponsored By

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 8, 2026
  3. Jun 8, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects technology companies and developers that create artificial intelligence systems, as they may need to adapt to new environmental impact assessments. It also impacts environmental regulators and researchers who will conduct these assessments and study the effects of AI on the environment.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicTech & Platforms
CommitteeCommittee on Science
IntroducedJun 8, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Tech

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.