Congresswoman Shontel Brown Leads Bipartisan Push to Equip Federal Workforce for AI Era

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, is leading a bipartisan effort to modernize the federal workforce through artificial intelligence (AI) education. Congresswoman Brown is a co-lead on the AI Training Extension Act, introduced by Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation. 

Building on the Artificial Intelligence Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act, this bill broadens AI education to include a wider range of federal employees, such as supervisors, managers, and frontline staff in data and technology roles.

“I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan bill to expand AI training across the federal workforce. AI is here to stay—and we must ensure federal employees at every level are trained to use it wisely, safely, and effectively,” said Congresswoman Brown.

“As AI transforms the way the world works, our federal agencies must be equipped to keep pace,” said Congresswoman Mace. “This bill ensures our workforce has the knowledge, tools, and guardrails to use AI effectively, responsibly, and in service of the American people.”

What the AI Training Extension Act does:

• Expands Training Access: Broadens AI training to include employees in data, technology, and leadership roles—not just acquisition staff.
• Covers AI Benefits and Risks: Ensures that training includes responsible use cases, privacy safeguards, and cybersecurity measures.
• Supports a Cohesive Federal AI Strategy: Aligns training with government-wide AI 

By updating and expanding federal AI training requirements, the bill strengthens the government’s ability to make informed, ethical, and efficient use of artificial intelligence across departments and services.

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