To ensure clarity, prevent hidden add-ons, and improve accountability in federal spending by implementing AI scanning tools to analyze all bills—especially large omnibus bills—before they reach the President for approval. This policy will help identify and flag any unrelated provisions, minimizing the risk of hidden spending and additional items being added without due consideration.
Key Components of the Policy
- AI Scanning and Analysis of Bill Contents
- Automated Identification of Unrelated Provisions: Use AI software to scan all bills, especially extensive omnibus bills, to detect and flag any sections that do not directly relate to the bill’s primary purpose or subject.
- Keyword and Budget Item Detection: AI will identify key terms, clauses, and budget allocations, categorizing items by their relevance to the bill’s intended focus. This allows for clear tracking of all funding items and objectives.
- Real-Time Reporting and Flagging for Review
- Automatic Flagging of Non-Essential Additions: Any item that does not align with the main purpose of the bill will be flagged and documented, creating a transparent record of unrelated additions.
- Simplified Review for Decision-Makers: The AI-generated report will provide a summary of flagged items, allowing the President, lawmakers, and relevant officials to quickly review potentially extraneous or unrelated spending.
- Enhanced Transparency for Lawmakers and the Public
- Publicly Accessible Summaries: Summaries of the AI findings, including any flagged items, will be made accessible to both lawmakers and the public. This increases transparency and provides clarity on spending intentions.
- Clear Marking of Add-Ons in Official Records: Items flagged by the AI as unrelated will be clearly marked in the final bill records, allowing for easy tracking of additional spending or unrelated provisions.
- Accountability and Limitations on Adding Unrelated Spending
- Restriction on Adding Unrelated Spending: Lawmakers will be required to address or remove flagged items unless they can provide justification for their inclusion, increasing accountability.
- Limitations on Last-Minute Additions: This policy restricts unrelated provisions from being added to bills at the final stages, reducing the likelihood of passing unvetted spending.
- Regular Updates and Improvements to AI Scanning Technology
- Annual Review of AI Performance: Conduct an annual assessment of the AI system’s effectiveness, ensuring it adapts to changes in legislative language and evolving standards.
- Integration with Legislative Workflow: Embed the AI scanning tool in the legislative workflow to ensure all bills undergo this review before final approval stages.
Expected Outcomes
This policy will:
- Improve transparency and reduce the inclusion of unrelated spending items in large omnibus bills.
- Allow the President and lawmakers to focus on core bill contents without unintended add-ons.
- Enhance public trust by ensuring taxpayer money is directed solely toward relevant and approved initiatives.
Conclusion
AI scanning for omnibus and other federal bills establishes a safeguard against hidden additions and unnecessary spending, promoting clarity, accountability, and a streamlined legislative process. This policy ensures that federal funds are allocated as intended, without unexpected provisions that may otherwise go unnoticed in large, complex bills.