New Bill: Senator Mark Kelly introduces S. 4742: Artificial Intelligence Data Authorization and Transparency Act
Publish Date: 2026-06-19 11:44:00
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Focus on Data Collection and Transparency: The Artificial Intelligence Data Authorization and Transparency Act (S. 4742) aims to require the federal government to gather and publish detailed data on how AI impacts jobs, hiring, wages, and work patterns.
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Key Activities:
- Introduces monthly employer surveys by the Secretary of Labor to cover job openings, hiring, layoffs, and labor market turnover by industry, occupation, and geographic area.
- Mandates a recurring household survey to track how individuals’ time is spent, with questions about the use of digital tools and new technologies at work.
- Creates a long-term survey that tracks individuals over time to study employment, earnings, job changes, education, and training.
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Census Bureau Requirements: The Census Bureau would add AI-related questions and analysis to its Business Trends and Outlook Survey to assess AI adoption and its effects on hiring, separations, job openings, demand for workers, and business operations.
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Annual Reporting: The Labor Department and Commerce Department would publish an annual report on AI’s impact on the workforce, examining effects on hiring, job openings, occupations, earnings, job mobility, training, and skill needs.
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Duration and Funding: AI-related reporting under the bill would expire after 10 years, and it would authorize necessary federal funding for these activities.
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Proponent: U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is the bill’s proposer, who, as of June 19, 2026, has an estimated net worth of $20.4 million.
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No Direct Regulation: The bill focuses on better measuring the impact of AI on workers and employers rather than directly regulating AI use or restricting specific AI systems.
