Josh Hawley

New large data centers would need to get all their power from sources not connected to the main electric grid. Existing large data centers would have 10 years to either do the same or pay to prevent higher electricity rates for homeowners. This bill would also require data centers and utilities to publicly share details about their energy use and deals.

This bill would establish a new, independent office to specifically audit and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse in federal child assistance programs. It would set up a Special Inspector General to oversee how money is spent, helping ensure these programs work as intended for families and children. This office would report its findings to Congress and the public.

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This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to verify personal details and conduct in-person interviews for all individuals evacuated from Afghanistan between January 2021 and January 2022. If these individuals do not complete these checks, they would not be able to receive unemployment benefits or other federal assistance. This changes current rules by making these checks mandatory for certain benefits.

This bill would require many companies and federal agencies to regularly report to the government how artificial intelligence is impacting their workforce. These reports would include details on layoffs, new hires, and retraining efforts caused by AI. The Department of Labor would then publish this information, giving the public and Congress a clearer picture of AI's effect on jobs.

This bill would make artificial intelligence chatbots verify users' ages and clearly state they are not human or licensed professionals. It would also make it illegal for chatbots to encourage minors in sexually explicit acts or promote violence. These changes aim to protect children and ensure all users know they are interacting with AI.

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This bill would start a new program at the Department of Energy to test powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems for dangers. Companies making these AI systems would need to join this testing and share details. If they don't, they would face big daily fines and could not release their technology. The program aims to collect facts to help Congress create rules that protect Americans from AI risks.

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