Legislators

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (3%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 22 (73%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 7 (23%)

• Write, prepare, and deliver statements for the Congressional Record.AI can speed this up on its own
• Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Maintain knowledge of relevant national and international current events.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Prepare drafts of amendments, government policies, laws, rules, regulations, budgets, programs and procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Read and review concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Seek federal funding for local projects and programs.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Alert constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Conduct "head counts" to help predict the outcome of upcoming votes.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Determine campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Encourage and support party candidates for political office.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Evaluate the structure, efficiency, activities, and performance of government agencies.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Organize and maintain campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Oversee expense allowances, ensuring that accounts are balanced at the end of each fiscal year.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Promote the industries and products of their electoral districts.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.Little or no AI speed-up
• Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.Little or no AI speed-up
• Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.Little or no AI speed-up
• Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.Little or no AI speed-up
• Attend receptions, dinners, and conferences to meet people, exchange views and information, and develop working relationships.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
• Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.Little or no AI speed-up
• Speak to students to encourage and support the development of future political leaders.Little or no AI speed-up