The legislation would establish a bipartisan, bicameral commission to study how AI is transforming the American economy and develop consensus-driven policy recommendations for Congress.
Establish a bipartisan, bicameral commission to study how artificial intelligence is transforming the American economy and to develop consensus-driven policy recommendations for Congress.
Occurrences
introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to help the United States prepare for the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI).
To establish the Economy of the Future Commission, and for other purposes.
To establish the Economy of the Future Commission, and for other purposes.
they introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act, bipartisan legislation that would bring together policymakers and experts to identify steps Congress can take to strengthen workforce training, support workers as jobs evolve, and ensure the United States remains competitive in an AI-driven economy.
introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to help the United States prepare for the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI).
Evidence
Action listed: "Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Ms. Jacobs) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce." The bill title is "Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026" and the full title is "To establish the Economy of the Future Commission, and for other purposes."
The senators said they introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act, bipartisan legislation that would bring together policymakers and experts to identify steps Congress can take to strengthen workforce training, support workers as jobs evolve, and ensure the United States remains competitive in an AI-driven economy.
Action: Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Ms. Jacobs) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce. Short title: Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026. Full title: To establish the Economy of the Future Commission, and for other purposes.
Congressman Jay Obernolte and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs today introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to help the United States prepare for the economic impacts of artificial intelligence. The legislation would establish a bipartisan, bicameral commission to study how AI is transforming the American economy and develop consensus-driven policy recommendations for Congress.
The Senate bill text states: 'To establish the Economy of the Future Commission, and for other purposes.'
Congressman Jay Obernolte and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs today introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to help the United States prepare for the economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI). The legislation would establish a bipartisan, bicameral commission to study how AI is transforming the American economy and develop consensus-driven policy recommendations for Congress.
S.4046 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026.
To establish the Economy of the Future Commission, and for other purposes.
GovInfo's official bill record still lists H.R. 8345's last action as the April 16, 2026 introduction and referral by Mr. Obernolte, with no subsequent committee action, passage, or enactment shown on the record page.
GovInfo's official Senate bill record still lists S. 4046's last action as the March 11, 2026 introduction and referral by Mr. Warner and Mr. Rounds, with no later action, markup, vote, or enactment shown on the record page.
Assessments
Obernolte did materially act on the promise by introducing H.R. 8345, the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, with Rep. Sara Jacobs, and the proposal also had a bipartisan Senate companion. But the official bill records still show only introduction and committee referral, with no passage, enactment, or evidence that the commission was actually established. Because the promised outcome has not been delivered yet and the candidate remains in office during the same federal governing period, this is better scored as unresolved rather than never.
The promise was to establish a bipartisan, bicameral commission. The evidence shows Jay Obernolte materially pursued that goal by introducing H.R. 8345, the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, with Sara Jacobs, and there was also a Senate companion bill, confirming bipartisan and bicameral effort. However, all cited records stop at introduction and committee referral; none show enactment, creation of the commission, appointments, or operation of the body. Because there was a serious legislative attempt but no evidence the commission was actually established, the promise was not delivered.
Obernolte introduced H.R. 8345, the Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026, with a Democratic co-sponsor, and the proposal has a Senate companion, matching the promised bipartisan, bicameral commission concept. However, the available official record shows introduction and committee referral only, with no enactment or actual establishment of the commission as of the adjudication date. Because he remains in federal office and the bill is still pending in the same Congress, the outcome is not yet failed or delivered.