Demands the President disclose documents related to the U.S. DOGE Service's use of AI, particularly concerning privacy, data security, and potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Melanie Stansbury
Representative
NM-1
This resolution requests the President to submit documents to the House of Representatives regarding the use of AI technologies involving Elon Musk or the United States DOGE Service within federal agencies since January 20, 2025. It seeks information on the types of data used, individuals involved in decision-making, concerns about privacy and legal violations, and the potential impact on federal expenditures and programs. The request aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI and its potential effects on Americans.
House Resolution Demands Answers on Federal AI: Seeks Documents on 'DOGE Service,' Data Use, Elon Musk Ties, and Potential Service Cuts Within 14 Days
This resolution is essentially the House of Representatives sending a formal request slip to the President, asking for a deep dive into how a federal entity, referred to as the "United States DOGE Service," is using Artificial Intelligence (AI). They want a full accounting – documents, records, communications – delivered within 14 days, covering AI tech deployed since January 20, 2025, especially anything involving Elon Musk or the DOGE Service itself.
What's the Big Ask Here?
The resolution casts a wide net, seeking specifics on several fronts. Lawmakers want to know exactly what AI tech is in play, what federal data (specifically sensitive personal info belonging to Americans) is feeding it, and who green-lit these operations. It's like asking not just what software is running, but whose data it's crunching and who decided it was okay.
They're also probing potential red flags:
- Conflicts of Interest: Any potential conflicts involving Elon Musk related to using AI with federal data, especially if it involves decisions about cutting payments or managing government contracts.
- Privacy Alarms: Any warnings from federal employees about the AI potentially violating the Privacy Act or compromising citizens' private information.
- Transparency Issues: Concerns raised about adherence to the Advancing American AI Act, which emphasizes transparency in government AI use.
Your Data, Their Decisions?
A core concern revolves around how this AI might directly impact people's lives and finances. The resolution specifically requests lists of federal spending, programs, or even personnel that AI software has flagged for potential freezes or cuts. Think about programs you might rely on, or government services you use – the resolution asks if AI is making recommendations to slash them, and what analysis backs that up.
Furthermore, it questions the legal basis and potential harm of these AI-driven cuts, even asking about communications discussing whether the "legality or harm to the American people" was considered important by DOGE employees involved. This points to worries that automated decisions could bypass careful consideration of real-world consequences.
Who's Got the Keys?
Security and accountability are also major themes. The request demands details on everyone who managed or accessed federal data for these AI projects – how they were hired, if they were background-checked. It goes deep into the technical weeds, asking for logs, code, and configurations for all federal IT systems accessed by DOGE employees for AI training or deployment.
Essentially, the House wants a full audit trail to understand who had access to potentially sensitive data and what safeguards were (or weren't) in place. The breadth of the request for "all documents" and "all records" signals a serious effort to uncover the full scope of this AI initiative and its potential implications for privacy, security, and government services.