Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act
This bill creates the United States Commission on Human Dignity, an independent advisory group within the federal government tasked with examining the ethical and policy impacts of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology. The 17-member commission will be appointed by the President, congressional leaders, and committee chairs, with a focus on selecting experts in ethics, law, and science to ensure diverse perspectives. Its primary duties include developing ethical guidelines, monitoring federal programs for threats to human dignity, holding public hearings, and issuing annual reports to Congress and the President. The commission is explicitly limited to an advisory role and cannot issue regulations or enforce laws, and it will receive $2 million annually starting in 2027 until it dissolves in October 2032.
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Introduced Jul 23, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026
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