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- Ocasio-Cortez Fights Trump Program That Would Give For-Profit Companies Financial Incentive to Reduchttps://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-fights-trump-program-would-give-profit-companies-financial...And this is all to restrict patient care because we have a profit margin to maintain. And many of those for-profit insurers use unregulated and unsupervised AI models to review prior authorization requests. And I think it's very important that people understand that this is happening, that AI is being rolled out in the industry, so that when a doctor who has gone through four years of medical school, in addition to their additional training, say that a patient needs something and they submit a prior authorization request many times an AI model may deny them that care to a human being who has gone through extensive medical training. ...
- Ocasio-Cortez, Lee Join House Members and Advocates in Calling to Pass DEFIANCE Act | Representativehttps://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-lee-join-house-members-and-advocates-calling-pass-defiance-act...I also want to shoutout Omny Miranda Martone, founder and CEO of the Sexual Violence Prevention Association, who has been essential in crafting and advocating for this legislation. Since the public release of AI tools, we have seen an absolute explosion in AI-generated images being used to sexually harass victims and children. Out of all deepfake images that AI has generated, over 90 % have been nonconsensual, pornographic deepfakes. ...
- What They’re Saying: Support for the Congressional Digital Health Caucus | Congresswoman Robin Kellyhttps://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/what-theyre-saying-support-congressional-digital-health-caucus...“Digital health technologies and AI-enabled devices are rapidly changing the face of healthcare, ushering in a new era of innovation that is driving improvements in disease detection and treatment for patients. ...
- https://jayapal.house.gov/issue/science-technology-antitrust/page/2/...Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a member of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, are today urging the Administration to consider judicial nominees’ records on antitrust and competition policy during… Issues: Science, Technology, & Antitrust 10.31.2023 | News Share: Facebook Twitter Mail Jayapal, Markey Statement on President Biden’s AI Executive Order Washington (October 30, 2023) – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) applauded the Biden administration for heeding their call to incorporate the White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights into its artificial intelligence (AI)… Issues: Science, Technology, & Antitrust 10.11.2023 | News Share: Facebook Twitter Mail Representative Jayapal, Senator Markey Urge President Biden to Implement AI Bill of Rights in Upcoming Executive Order Their letter echoes a recent call from more than 60 civil society organizations Lawmakers: “the federal government’s commitment to the AI Bill of Rights would show that fundamental rights will not take a back seat in the AI era” Letter… Issues: Science, Technology, & Antitrust 10.04.2023 | News Share: Facebook Twitter Mail Jayapal, Warren Call on DOJ, FTC to Scrutinize UnitedHealth-Amedisys Merger “UnitedHealth Group’s proposed … acquisition of … Amedisys is the latest example of massive health care conglomerates using anticompetitive mergers to increase their market dominance, reducing competition, hurting patients, and increasing health care costs.” ...
- Amid Historic Layoffs Surge, Rep. Foushee Releases Report on AI’s Impact on American Jobs and Demandhttps://foushee.house.gov/media/press-releases/amid-historic-layoffs-surge-rep-foushee-releases-report-on-ais-impact-on-american-jobs-and-demands-clarity-from-industry-leaders...In the absence of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October jobs report and timely November data, there has been a surge in layoffs across major industries, with AI integration cited as a significant factor. “Tens of thousands of Americans are receiving AI-related layoff notices this holiday season––all under President Trump’s watch,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee . ...
- Media Advisory: Deputy Chair Adriano Espaillat Leads Second CHC Artificial Intelligence Roundtable |https://espaillat.house.gov/media/press-releases/media-advisory-deputy-chair-adriano-espaillat-leads-second-chc-artificial...Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) · Conrad Stosz, Director of Policy for the US AI Safety Institute WHAT : Roundtable to convene CHC members, stakeholders, for a conversation to ensure that AI policies and advancements reflect and address Hispanic communities' unique needs and opportunities. ...
- Brownley Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Establish Biosecurity Guardrails in DNA Research - Cohttps://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-leads-bipartisan-bicameral-effort-to-establish-biosecurity-guardrails-in-dna-research/...“The recent actions by the Biden-Harris Administration are ensuring the U.S. continues to safely lead in the global AI-powered bioeconomy. The additional guardrails we propose in this letter, such as screening and international harmonization, are the next crucial steps to minimizing AI risks and maximizing its benefits in the biotechnology sector. ...
- https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/ocasio-cortez.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/letter-to-cms-on-wiser.pdf...Equally concerning is CMMI’s solicitation of applications from companies, including Medicare Advantage plans, that use artificial intelligence (AI) to make medical necessity determinations. For-profit insurers who use AI to review prior authorization requests refuse to disclose the methodology, protocols, or code used in their AI tools.12 Independent research and legal filings further suggest that the use of AI in prior authorization likely increases delays and denials of needed care and erodes the quality of care patients receive. ...
- U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Pine View Student Wins 2024 Congressional App Challenge – Congressmahttps://steube.house.gov/press-releases/u-s-rep-greg-steube-announces-pine-view-student-wins-2024-congressional-app-challenge/...Citrus AI is an app designed to support Florida’s vital citrus industry by analyzing crop health, predicting threats, and optimizing resource usage. View the Citrus AI App video entry here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
- For Country Caucus Endorse Members’ NDAA Requests - For Country Caucus - United States Congressman Jhttps://ellzey.house.gov/2025/4/for-country-caucus-endorse-members-ndaa-requests...AI DPAS Rating System Elevation (Rep. Zach Nunn, IA-03) – Elevates the priority rating of AI systems in the Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) to ensure that vital AI technology is prioritized in defense contracts. ...