House Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Markup of AI, Small Modular Reactor Demonstrations, National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Legislation

2318 Rayburn
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Full committee markup of:
  • H.R. 9671, Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024. Provides guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of artificial intelligence at the Department of Energy.
  • H.R. 9710, Small Modular Reactor Demonstration Act of 2024. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support a program to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of small modular reactors and micro-reactors in order to accelerate the availability of United States-based technologies.
  • H.R. 9720, AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act. Directs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to update the national vulnerability database to reflect vulnerabilities to artificial intelligence systems and study the need for voluntary reporting related to artificial intelligence security and safety incidents.
  • H.R. 9723, National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024. Reauthorizes the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program (NWIRP), providing critical funding for the program to continue its research into how to mitigate the injuries and property damage caused by windstorms.