Summary of HRES 286
Bill Information
- Bill Number: HRES 286
- Title: 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.
- Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Introduced: April 01, 2025
- Classification: Resolution
Purpose and Intent
HRES 286 is a resolution aimed at requesting the President of the United States to provide specific documents related to the deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by the United States DOGE Service. The resolution expresses concerns regarding the potential risks to private information and essential services of American citizens stemming from these AI applications.
Key Provisions
The resolution requests the President to transmit the following documents within 14 days of its adoption:
AI Technology Deployment: Any documents related to AI technologies used at Federal agencies, particularly those associated with Elon Musk or the DOGE Service, from January 20, 2025, to the present.
Federal Data Sources: Information on the Federal data fed into AI systems, including whether it contains sensitive, personally identifiable information of American citizens.
Policy and Technical Planning: Details about individuals involved in decisions regarding the use of AI technology that may affect payments to Americans or involve government contract data.
Privacy Act Concerns: Any concerns raised by Federal workers regarding potential violations of the Privacy Act and the security of private information.
Transparency Violations: Concerns about non-compliance with the Advancing American AI Act, particularly regarding the lack of public disclosure of AI use cases.
Federal Expenditures: Lists of expenditures, programs, or personnel identified for freezes or cuts by AI software.
Analyses of AI Decisions: Any analyses conducted to determine which expenditures or programs to freeze or cut.
Legal and Harm Assessments: Communications regarding the legality of freezes or cuts and their potential harms to the American public.
Data Management Oversight: Information on individuals who managed or accessed Federal data in relation to AI technology, including their hiring authority and background checks.
IT Asset Records: All records related to Federal IT assets accessed by DOGE employees in the context of AI software training or deployment.
Impact
The resolution seeks to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the use of AI technologies in Federal agencies, particularly concerning the protection of American citizens' private information. If the requested documents are provided, they may shed light on the operational practices of the DOGE Service and the implications of AI deployment on public services and privacy.
Legislative Actions
- April 1, 2025: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- April 30, 2025: Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
Sponsors
The resolution is sponsored by a diverse group of lawmakers, including:
- Primary Sponsor: Melanie A. Stansbury
- Cosponsors: Wesley Bell, Yassamin Ansari, Ro Khanna, Greg Casar, Suhas Subramanyam, Robert Garcia, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Gerald E. Connolly, Kweisi Mfume, Dave Min, Lateefah Simon, Ayanna Pressley, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Stephen F. Lynch, Emily Randall, Summer L. Lee, Rashida Tlaib, Maxwell Frost, Shontel M. Brown, and Jasmine Crockett.
This resolution reflects growing legislative interest in the implications of AI technologies on privacy and public service delivery in the United States.
