Sens Warner, Rounds Unveil Bipartisan Plan to Prepare American Workers for AI-Driven Workforce Changes

Sens Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Economy of the Future Commission Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at developing practical solutions to help American workers adapt to the rapid economic and workforce changes driven by artificial intelligence. The legislation will bring together policymakers and experts from across industries to identify steps Congress can take to strengthen workforce training, support workers as jobs evolve, and ensure the United States remains globally competitive in an AI-driven economy. Under the legislation, the Economy of the Future Commission would develop recommendations to help policymakers address the economic and workforce impacts of AI. Within seven months of enactment, the commission would publish an interim report outlining expected employment changes from AI and providing accessible resources for the public to better understand the technology. Within 13 months, it would deliver a final report with legislative recommendations on issues including AI education and workforce training, reskilling for workers affected by automation, unemployment insurance policy, taxation policy, and strategies to maintain U.S. leadership in key industries such as technology and manufacturing.