To authorize the Secretary of Defense to procure software and data as a service to support the development of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To authorize the Secretary of Defense to procure software and data as a service to support the development of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Government Operations, Defense.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HD1CEA8499D61474E81584EE792BDE072: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flexible Acquisition of Software Technology Act or the FAST Act.
- Section H36696099963B4B0F9B2B8A5C7CCBC1E5: 2. Procurement of software and data as a service to support artificial intelligence systems For purposes of supporting the development and implementation of...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To authorize the Secretary of Defense to procure software and data as a service to support the development of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Government Operations, Defense
Primary Purpose
This bill, To authorize the Secretary of Defense to procure software and data as a service to support the development of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Fallon (for himself and Mr. Vindman) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_defense"
- → Secretary of Defense
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