Purpose and jurisdiction

(a) In general The Select Committee is authorized and directed— (1) to conduct investigations and continuing studies of the development, deployment, use, and governance of artificial intelligence, including emerging capabilities and risks across the artificial intelligence ecosystem; (2) to examine the national security, defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, and foreign policy implications of artificial intelligence, including international competition, cooperation, and threats to the security of the United States; (3) to examine the economic and labor implications of artificial intelligence, including effects on employment, job displacement, productivity, workforce development, and the competitiveness of the United States; (4) to examine risks to children and consumers from artificial intelligence, including issues relating to consumer protection, privacy, data security, civil rights, civil liberties, discrimination, and the safety of artificial intelligence products and services; (5) to examine the implications of artificial intelligence for critical infrastructure, energy generation and consumption, water resources, and the environment; (6) to examine the development, procurement, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence by Federal departments and agencies, including existing oversight mechanisms and the adequacy of applicable Federal laws and regulations; (7) to examine the adequacy of existing Federal authorities, standards, testing procedures, and safeguards relating to artificial intelligence, including the identification of potential gaps in Federal oversight; (8) to examine international approaches to artificial intelligence governance and opportunities for international cooperation, including the development of common standards, information-sharing mechanisms, and safeguards; (9) to assess and develop appropriate legislative safeguards, recommendations, and proposals pertaining to artificial intelligence; and (10) to examine such other matters relating to artificial intelligence as the Select Committee considers necessary to carry out the purposes set forth in paragraphs (1) through (9). (b) Legislative jurisdiction (1) In general The Select Committee may consider and report to the Senate proposed legislation and other matters relating to artificial intelligence that are referred to the Select Committee in accordance with the Standing Rules of the Senate and applicable orders of the Senate. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to divest any standing committee of the Senate of its existing jurisdiction or to require the exclusive referral of any proposed legislation or other matter to the Select Committee.