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PRINTER'S NO. 2251
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
438
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY SCHLOSSBERG, DeLUCA, LONGIETTI, MADDEN, PASHINSKI
AND READSHAW, JULY 24, 2017
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, JULY 24, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to
conduct a comprehensive study to determine and report on the
potential impact of the use of robots, job automation and
artificial intelligence on occupations, employment and the
economy of this Commonwealth.
WHEREAS, Technology related to the use of robots and
automation and the development of artificial intelligence is
quickly advancing and becoming ingrained in the economy; and
WHEREAS, The use of robots, automation and artificial
intelligence has been adopted in the manufacturing, health care
and automotive industries as well as in areas such as marketing,
security surveillance and customer support; and
WHEREAS, Robots, automation and artificial intelligence offer
the potential of improved efficiency and cost savings but also
have the potential to create mass unemployment as automation
replaces the human work force across many sectors; and
WHEREAS, Some researchers estimate that as many as 47% of
jobs in the United States could be automated in the next two
decades; and
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WHEREAS, The use of automation, robots and artificial
intelligence will have an impact on the modern work force
similar to that of the 19th-century Industrial Revolution on the
agricultural work force; and
WHEREAS, The greatest impact of the loss of jobs in the
United States is likely to be felt by those holding and seeking
middle-skilled jobs; and
WHEREAS, Opportunities exist to use this technological
revolution to encourage entrepreneurship and new economies; and
WHEREAS, Government plays a significant role in not only
understanding the opportunities created by the use of robots,
automation and artificial intelligence but also positively
working to avoid a displaced work force and ensuring that
residents of this Commonwealth have opportunities to access
training and education in a new technology-based economy;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
conduct a comprehensive study of the effects of the use of
robots, automation and artificial intelligence on the work force
and economy of this Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
review the opportunities and challenges presented by the use of
robots, automation and artificial intelligence, specifically
focusing on the economic impact of their use, potential issues
related to unemployment and displaced workers, changing work
force needs and the development of educational opportunities in
this Commonwealth; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
submit a report of its findings to the House of Representatives
by December 31, 2018.
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