Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Reestablish Congressional Technology Assessment Office

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation on October 29, 2026, to revive Congress's technology assessment office, proposed as the Congressional Office of Technology Improvement and Enhancement Act. This bill aims to provide independent scientific and technical expertise on critical issues like cybersecurity and AI, addressing a gap since the original office was defunded in 1995. Its passage could significantly enhance legislative decision-making on complex technological matters.