When the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate return Sept. 9 for the final “sprint” of the legislative session, Congress will have only three weeks in September, break for elections, and then return for a five-week “lame-duck” session before concluding for the year. This GT Alert provides a snapshot of potential legislative items Congress will
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OMB Issues Memo to Guide Agency Use of AI; Seeks Public Input on AI Procurement
On March 28, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) took two steps to further define federal government policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) products and services by federal agencies and the procurement of AI products and services. Both actions were directed by Executive Order 14110 (Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence,…
Data Security Policy: Comparing Leading Legislative and Regulatory Proposals
On February 28 President Biden issued an Executive Order “to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern.” (EO 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data by Countries of Concern.”)
On March 5 the National Security Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking…
5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Artificial Intelligence
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What to Watch in Congress: 2023 Year-End and Q1 2024
With less than three weeks left in the first Session of the 118th Congress, this GT Alert provides issue priorities that may see action this month and into the first quarter of 2024.
Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order
On Oct. 30, 2023, President Biden issued a broad executive order designed to manage risks associated with AI. This is a mammoth order, touching nearly every industry and instructing entities (departments, agencies, etc.) across the government to take a range of action. This GT Advisory breaks down how the EO may affect various businesses, including…
Rep. Mike Johnson Elected House Speaker: Where He Stands on Major Policies
On Oct. 25, the House elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Speaker of the House of Representatives by a 220-209 vote. Now that a Speaker has been elected, Congress is on the clock to come up with a plan to avoid a government shutdown that will occur if they fail to pass a spending plan or…
Government Shutdown Considerations for Government Contractors and Grantees
Government shutdowns present challenges for many Americans. For federal contractors, the potential shutdown on Sept. 30 could be particularly challenging.
While there is no way to know how long this one could last (the shutdown of 2018-19 lasted 35 days), contractors should be prepared for all scenarios. Here we offer action items government contractors should…
White House Issues Executive Order Restricting Outbound Investment
On Aug. 9, 2023, the Biden administration issued a long-anticipated Executive Order restricting equity, venture capital, and joint venture investments in China. The Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern for the first time will prohibit certain U.S. outbound foreign investment transactions, and in…
Congress and the White House May Restrict U.S. Investments in Certain Chinese Industries
On July 25, 2023, the Senate voted 91 to 6 to approve the Outbound Investment Transparency Act as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation was proposed by Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Bob Casey (D-PA). It would require companies to disclose investments or acquisitions involving entities in China, Russia, Iran, and…