S.1110 - Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Streamline the Code of Federal Regulations Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1110, the "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Streamline the Code of Federal Regulations Act of 2025," aims to use AI to identify redundant and outdated regulations within the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The bill mandates an annual review process led by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This process would employ AI systems that meet NIST standards for accuracy, transparency, accountability, and national security risk.
Regulations identified as redundant or outdated would be referred to the responsible agency for review and determination. Agencies would then be required to rescind or amend these regulations, with determinations published online. The bill also amends Section 553(b) of Title 5, United States Code, to expedite the rescission and amendment of such regulations, bypassing certain requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Expected Effects
The bill is likely to result in a streamlining of the CFR, potentially reducing the regulatory burden on businesses and individuals. This could lead to cost savings for both the government and private sector. However, it could also lead to unintended consequences if the AI system misidentifies regulations or if agencies fail to adequately review the AI's findings.
Furthermore, the expedited rescission and amendment process could reduce public input and oversight. This could lead to concerns about transparency and accountability. The reliance on AI also raises questions about the potential for bias or errors in the identification of redundant or outdated regulations.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced regulatory burden on businesses and individuals.
- Potential cost savings for the government and private sector.
- Increased efficiency in the regulatory review process.
- Identification and removal of outdated or redundant regulations, leading to a more streamlined and relevant CFR.
- Promotes the use of innovative technologies like AI in government operations.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for errors or biases in the AI system's identification of regulations.
- Reduced public input and oversight due to expedited rescission and amendment processes.
- Risk of unintended consequences if regulations are improperly rescinded or amended.
- Possible lack of transparency in the AI's decision-making process.
- Over-reliance on AI may diminish human oversight and critical thinking in regulatory review.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutionality is primarily tied to the delegation of legislative authority and due process considerations. Article I, Section 1 vests all legislative powers in Congress, raising the question of whether delegating regulatory review to an AI system and expediting amendment processes infringes on this power. The bill attempts to mitigate this by requiring human agency review of AI findings.
Furthermore, the Fifth Amendment's due process clause requires fair procedures, which could be challenged if the expedited amendment process limits public participation. The bill's impact on individual rights and liberties would depend on the specific regulations targeted and how agencies implement the AI's recommendations. The emphasis on NIST standards for accuracy and transparency aims to address potential due process concerns.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
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