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The letter emphasized the need to include independent assurance over AI systems and controls in any potential legislation emanating from the White House policy framework. In addition, The IIA sent a letter to members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade concerning the SECURE Data Act (H.R. 8413). The letter recommended the inclusion of independent assurance mechanisms in the legislation to ensure the processes envisioned by the legislation are operating appropriately.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":140597,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MICHAEL","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DOWNING","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":154150,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RAMON","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CORREA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":"Former Legislative Director, Office of Rep. 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