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National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020

United States (Federal) | H.R. 6395 (Pub. L. 116-283), Division E

Year Enacted
2021
Date Signed
Jan 1, 2021
Enacted via Congressional override of presidential veto of the NDAA FY2021
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2021
Status
Enacted
Enacted as Division E of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2021

Categories

Comprehensive AI Act

Key Requirements

Establishes the National AI Initiative Office within OSTP to coordinate federal AI R&D. Creates an Interagency AI Research and Development Task Force. Directs NIST to develop AI risk management frameworks and technical standards. Mandates trustworthy AI research, workforce training, and international cooperation.

Regulated Parties

Federal agencies including NIST, NSF, DOE; AI researchers; standards bodies

Enforcement

OSTP National AI Initiative Office; NIST; NSF

Sources

Official https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6216

Notes

Healthcare impact is indirect through mandated trustworthy AI standards and NIST risk management frameworks. Most significant enacted U.S. AI legislation prior to sector-specific bills. Codified at 15 U.S.C. Chapter 119.

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