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
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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
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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
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5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Artificial Intelligence
- Banner Year for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health – With AI-designed drugs entering clinical trials, growing adoption of generative AI tools in medical practices, increasing FDA approvals for AI-enabled devices,
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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