Weekly Newsletter from the Office of Congressman Andrew Garbarino If you were forwarded this email, click here to subscribe An update from the office of Congressman Andrew Garbarino ANDREW IN THE NEWS House Bill to Mandate Chief AI Officer Roles, Create Interagency CAIO Council " Reps. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., have introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish a permanent chief artificial intelligence officer role at each agency to oversee initiatives and policies regarding the development and use of AI technologies across the federal government. The AI Leadership to Enable Accountable Deployment Act would also create an interagency Chief AI Officers Council and an AI board of senior officials at each agency to oversee the coordination and integration of AI activities, Connolly’s office said Wednesday. If enacted, the bill would also require every agency to develop an AI strategy and hold agency heads accountable for ensuring responsible AI research and development at their organizations. 'Artificial intelligence is poised to have a profound impact on how the government carries out its mission,' Connolly said. 'The federal government needs dedicated leadership to manage the potential disruption, risks, and promise of AI.' 'Codifying consistency in AI oversight, usage, and development across government agencies would aid coordination between agencies and ensure government is operating in lockstep in these areas,” Garbarino said. The Senate counterpart of the bill, led by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in July 2023. " Click here to read the full article. WHAT'S NEW IN NY-02 Andrew Applauds Gift of Life Program Honorees in Amityville Andrew extends his heartfelt congratulations to the esteemed recipients of the Amityville Rotary Club Gift of Life Gala honors. Your outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to our community have made a significant impact. This recognition is a testament to your hard work, compassion, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Andrew was proud to provide Congressional Certificates of Recognition for their inspiring service. Andrew Recognizes Eagle Scout Project Boy Scout Troop 572 recently held a Court of Honor where Amanda Barile was recognized for her Eagle Scout Project. The project, for nonprofit organization FREE in Oakdale, provided the organization with an inviting entrance to their facility and the ability to be spotted in the evening. It consists of a new flag pole with the American Flag, POW flag, an eagle topper, along with solar lights on the pole and business sign and a flower bed full of perennials. Andrew provided a Congressional Certificate of Recognition and congratulates her on a job well done. CASEWORK HIGHLIGHT: Securing Passport For Constituent After paying for expedited service ahead of imminent travel a constituent was still waiting to receive her passport. She contacted Andrew's office and his casework team who was able to move the process forward and ensure she could receive her passport in time. Andrew knows how frustrating dealing with bureaucracy can be. That is why he has an entire team dedicated to helping constituents get what they need from the government. If you need help dealing with a federal agency, contact our office and our team will get to work on your case. KEEPING UP WITH CONGRESS Andrew Introduces AI LEAD Act Andrew recently helped introduce the AI Leadership to Enable Accountable Deployment (AI LEAD) Act. The bipartisan legislation will help ensure the federal government is prepared to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) safely and effectively by establishing a Chief AI Officer position at every federal agency and creating an interagency council composed of those officers. In a statement Andrew said, "As Chairman of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, I have been examining the impact of artificial intelligence on national security as it relates to threats against our nation’s critical infrastructure and addressing our cyber workforce challenges. Codifying consistency in AI oversight, usage, and development across government agencies would aid coordination between agencies and ensure government is operating in lockstep in these areas. By establishing Chief AI Officer positions within our agencies and ensuring interagency cooperation on AI, this legislation would go a long way to mitigating the risks and maximizing the opportunities present by AI development and deployment." Thanks for reading! Do you know someone who might like to receive these updates? Forward this email to your friends and families and tell them to click below to subscribe! Click Here To Subscribe Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino Congressman representing New York's 2nd Congressional District Washington, D.C. 2344 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-7896 Patchogue 31 Oak Street, Suite 20 Patchogue, NY 11772 Phone: (631) 541-4225 Rep. Garbarino | 2344 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice