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AI risk management deadline hits federal agencies. Not all were ready.

DHS and DOJ are among the agencies lagging behind those that have publicly posted updated AI inventories, per OMB requirements, and outlined changes to FedScoop.

2 days ago By Lindsey Wilkinson

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., arrives for a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images)

Federal AI policy needs labor-centric approach, lawmakers tell White House

A letter from Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., pushes the administration to follow the AFL-CIO’s “nonpartisan principles” on pro-worker AI adoption.

3 days ago By Matt Bracken

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on March 7, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate coalition calls for data about AI impact on labor market

The group of senators is asking the Labor Department to expand its surveys for current population, job openings, and American youth.

Mar 6, 2026 By Madison Alder

A large U.S. flag is seen on the facade of the Department of Labor headquarters building in Washington D.C., on Sept. 8, 2025. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Data experts see new Labor Department portal as ‘an important first step’

The agency launched an open data portal with 42 datasets, data viz capabilities and a modern API. Public data and transparency advocates like what they’ve seen —…

Mar 3, 2026 By Matt Bracken

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., attends a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Feb. 4, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

House bill seeks AI workforce tax credits, agency-led outreach

The AI Workforce Training Act would amend the federal tax code and task the departments of Commerce, Labor and Treasury with leading a campaign to inform companies.

Feb 18, 2026 By Matt Bracken

A politician in a dress shirt and tie walks with his phone in his hand. — Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., at the U.S. Capitol on June 27, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

Labor-focused Senate bill seeks better data on AI’s workforce impact

The AI Workforce Prepare Act aims to modernize agency access to labor market data, recruit experts and establish a research hub.

Dec 4, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing in the Dirksen building on June 18, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

Amid AI boom, Senate Democrats eye agency-led push to protect workers

A bill from Sens. Blunt Rochester, Hirono and Schiff charges the departments of Labor, Commerce and Education with studying AI’s effect on the workforce and awarding grants…

Dec 3, 2025 By Matt Bracken

Government services, tech earn high marks from public in pre-shutdown survey

The 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Index study found rising customer satisfaction with USDA, State, SBA and other agencies engaged in various tech initiatives.

Nov 18, 2025 By Matt Bracken

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., points to quotes from Meta employees while presiding over a hearing about artificial intelligence generative models training on copyrighted works in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on July 16, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill calls for agencies to report AI-related job cuts

The legislation from Sens. Warner and Hawley tasks the Labor Department with delivering a quarterly report on agency and private-sector layoffs linked to AI.

Nov 5, 2025 By Matt Bracken

The Department of Labor building is seen behind a sign marking the location of the agency’s headquarters on March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

DOL’s to-do list in Trump AI plan: Retraining, data collection, apprenticeships

The agency is poised to play a big role in the White House AI Action Plan, though some worry “worker-first” language won’t actually mitigate job loss.

Jul 25, 2025 By Matt Bracken