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.
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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.'
Assessments
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.