TITLE VII. Innovation Justice Council
SEC. 701. Establishment
(a) IN GENERAL: There is established an independent federal agency known as the "Innovation Justice Council".
(b) PURPOSE: Enforce this Act, protect originators, build technology commons, dismantle intellectual imperialism.
SEC. 702. Composition
(a) MEMBERSHIP: Council shall have 15 members:
5 Global South Representatives:
- Appointed by UN Global South caucus (G-77)
- 3-year rotating terms
- Cannot be citizens of G-7 countries (ensures true Global South voice)
5 Indigenous Representatives:
- 3 appointed by National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
- 2 appointed by International Indigenous Peoples' Forum (IIPF)
- Sovereign selection (tribal nations choose, not US government)
3 US Community Representatives:
- Selected by sortition (random selection) from:
- Frontline communities (environmental justice areas)
- BIPOC communities
- Working-class communities (income <$75k/year)
- 4-year terms
2 Technologists:
- Open-source advocates
- Appropriate technology experts
- Nominated by public, confirmed by Senate
(b) CHAIR: Elected by Council members (cannot be US citizen for first 10 years—centers Global South/Indigenous voices)
(c) COMPENSATION: $250,000/year salary (full-time position, adequate compensation attracts best people)
(d) STAFF: 2,000 employees (investigators, lawyers, researchers, and community liaisons)
SEC. 703. Powers & Duties
(a) ATTRIBUTION REVIEW:
- Review all federal programs for proper crediting
- Approve Innovation Attribution Statements (Sec. 202)
- Flag erasure, recommend corrections
(b) COMPENSATION DETERMINATION:
- Assess fair payment for innovations
- Administer Innovation Reparations Fund (Sec. 401)
- Negotiate benefit-sharing agreements
(c) ENFORCEMENT:
- Investigate violations (subpoena power)
- Levy civil penalties (Sec. 501)
- Refer criminal cases to DOJ
- Monitor compliance
(d) TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE REGISTRY:
- Maintain the database (Sec. 302)
- Consult with Indigenous/local communities
- Protect sacred knowledge from commercial exploitation
(e) TECHNOLOGY COMMONS:
- Build and maintain the GlobalCommons.gov platform
- Curate open-source innovations
- Facilitate technology transfer to the Global South
(f) DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
- Adjudicate claims (originators vs. companies)
- Binding decisions (parties may appeal to federal court, but Council decision presumed correct)
(g) EDUCATION & OUTREACH:
- Public education on epistemic justice
- K-12 curriculum development (accurate innovation history)
- Community workshops (Indigenous nations, BIPOC communities, etc.)
(h) POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Annual report to Congress
- Recommend legislative updates
- Advocate for international treaties
SEC. 704. Independence
(a) BUDGETARY AUTONOMY: Council's budget appropriated by Congress but cannot be reduced below $500M/year (prevents political retaliation)
(b) FIRING PROTECTIONS: Council members may only be removed for:
- Criminal conviction
- Gross negligence
- Incapacity
Cannot Be Fired for Political Reasons (ensures enforcement against powerful interests)
(c) TRANSPARENCY: All Council proceedings public (livestreamed and archived)
Exception: Deliberations on sacred knowledge (respect for cultural privacy)
SEC. 705. Accountability
(a) TO ORIGINATORS: Council must hold quarterly public hearings in communities affected by intellectual imperialism
Locations Rotate: Indigenous reservations, Global South countries (via video link), BIPOC communities, etc.
(b) PERFORMANCE METRICS:
Council Is Judged on:
- Number of originators compensated
- Amount of reparations distributed
- Innovations added to Technology Commons
- Enforcement actions (investigations, penalties)
- Public awareness (surveys on epistemic humility)
If Metrics Decline, Congress may investigate (but cannot fire members—see Sec. 704(b))
(c) COMMUNITY VETO:
Originators May Challenge Council Decisions:
- Appeal to federal court
- Request independent arbitration
- Petition for Council member recusal (if conflict of interest)