Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, co-sponsored the American COMPETE Act to require a report on the impact of artificial intelligence on United States businesses from the Federal Trade Commission and Secretary of Commerce. 

"America’s future is being defined by new and innovative technologies,” said Burgess. “It is critical that we continue to develop these emerging technologies to advance American innovation." 

"These technologies offer tremendous benefits, such as 3D printing that has been able to quickly produce much needed resources for front line workers during this pandemic. This legislation will help provide a valuable assessment to ensure America is able to maintain our national and economic security as other countries like China work to undermine us. 

"It is important that any legislation addressing new technologies will help our nation foster innovation, secure supply chains, and protect American consumers. This legislation does just that."