AI Policy Watch: A Public Information Platform Tracking AI Policy Developments of the U.S. Federal Government

AI Policy Watch is an open-source public interest aggregation platform designed to address the problem of scattered AI-related policy information from the U.S. Federal Government. It automatically tracks and integrates developments such as federal legislation, hearings, and Requests for Information (RFI), providing timely and transparent information through authoritative data sources to help the public, researchers, and practitioners easily access AI policy trends.

AI Policy Watch is initiated and maintained by Natasha Najdovski, with the core philosophy of 'making AI policies visible to the public'. Its mission is to aggregate government AI activity information from authoritative sources (including pending/enacted federal legislation, open/closed RFIs, upcoming/held congressional hearings) and present it in a clear and timely manner. All information is linked to authoritative platforms such as Congress.gov and Federal Register to ensure credibility.

The project is built using the Astro static site generator and deployed on Netlify to achieve automated content updates: GitHub Actions are triggered daily at scheduled times to fetch data from the Congress.gov API and Federal Register, filter it via keywords (configured in YAML files), then automatically commit and deploy. The code structure is modular, with separate responsibilities for each part, making it easy to maintain and adjust.

Data Sources: Integrates authoritative platforms such as Congress.gov (requires API key), Federal Register (no key needed), and Regulations.gov (optional key); Local Development: Provides clear steps (install dependencies, configure API keys, sync data, run locally) and practical npm scripts; AI-Assisted Development: Clearly discloses the assistance of AI coding assistant (Claude), with traceable submission markers and transparent rules.

The value of AI Policy Watch is reflected in:

• Policy researchers: A centralized information portal that saves search time;
• Industry practitioners: Timely early warning of regulatory trends to help enterprises prepare;
• Ordinary citizens: Lowers the threshold for participating in policy discussions;
• Democratic participation: Promotes public engagement through information transparency and empowers civil society.

AI Policy Watch solves the problem of scattered information through technical means, ensures timeliness via automation, and guarantees transparency through open source. It is an important tool for AI governance and policy research. Project Repository: https://github.com/natashanajdovski/ai-policy-watch Online Site: https://aipw.netlify.app