Sample AI Prompt: e-Dear Colleague
Disclaimer: The House of Representatives’ Chief Administrative Officer announced an official Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy in September of 2024. The policy can be accessed by Congressional staff behind the institution’s firewall on HouseNet. The below resource has not been updated in response to the policy.
Scenario
Congratulations, you just got your finalized legislative text back from Leg Counsel and your boss’s bill, the Try AI in Government Act, is ready for introduction. The congresswoman wants it submitted to the eHopper by the end of the week and wants as many cosponsors as possible, meaning you’re already behind in getting the eDC posted.
Task
Have GenAI help you with the first draft of an attention-catching, persuasive eDC to encourage Members to be original co-sponsors of your boss’s new bill.
Tool
ChatGPT4Plus (approved for use in the House and Senate)
Tips
Since your legislative language isn’t public yet, don’t put it into the tool. Instead, provide it with a bulleted list of the effects of the legislation. (Remember, the more information you provide, the less likely the AI will be to hallucinate or fill-in-the-gaps.) Once you have the draft, remember, it’s just a draft! You need to review the content, fact check it, and edit it to match your Member’s voice prior to sending it up your internal approval chain to get sign-off for posting it to the eDC system.
Prompt
Please write a draft e-Dear Colleague letter for Members of the US House of Representatives encouraging them to become original cosponsors of a new piece of legislation (that is outlined below). Please put the deadline to sign on as this upcoming Friday at 3pm. Please have the letter be engaging, exciting, and attention grabbing, but professional.
This bill, the Try AI in Government Act, does the following:
encourages the safe use of AI in government
establishes regulations regarding the use of PII by offices in using AI
defines the use cases of AI for government
creates a task force to continue to identify uses of AI in government
authorizes funding for the creation and rollout of employee upskilling to use AI
AI-generated Response
Subject: Join Us in Pioneering AI Innovation in Government - Be an Original Cosponsor of the Try AI in Government Act
Dear Colleague,
I am thrilled to extend an invitation for you to become an original cosponsor of an innovative and forward-thinking piece of legislation: the Try AI in Government Act. This upcoming Friday at 3pm marks the deadline for this unique opportunity, and I encourage you to seize this chance to shape the future of AI in our government.
Why is the Try AI in Government Act Pivotal?
Encouraging Safe AI Usage: This act is a major step forward in harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence within our government. It emphasizes safe and responsible AI utilization, ensuring our nation remains at the forefront of technological advancement.
Regulating Personal Information: In an era where data privacy is paramount, our bill places critical regulations on the use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in AI applications. This ensures both innovation and individual privacy rights are respected.
Defining AI Use Cases: The legislation provides a clear framework for AI applications in government, setting a precedent for how these powerful tools can be used to enhance public services and decision-making processes.
Funding for Upskilling Employees: Recognizing that the future is AI-driven, the bill authorizes funding for the development and rollout of programs to upskill government employees. This initiative prepares our workforce for a future where AI is integral to government operations.
Why Join as an Original Cosponsor?
Becoming an original cosponsor of the Try AI in Government Act positions you as a leader in the digital transformation of our government. It offers a chance to be at the forefront of a movement that will define the next era of public sector innovation. This is more than just a policy initiative; it's a commitment to future-proofing our government and enhancing our nation's competitiveness on the global stage.
How to Join?
To become an original cosponsor, please contact my office by Friday at 3pm. Let’s embark on this journey together, shaping a smarter, more efficient, and technologically advanced government.
Thank you for considering this pioneering initiative. I look forward to collaborating with you in making the Try AI in Government Act a landmark legislation in our collective careers.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
United States House of Representatives
