READ AI Models Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-23T08:08:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6461 READ AI Models Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/23/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6461

The READ AI Models Act, designated as H.R. 6461 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on December 4, 2025. The bill primarily focuses on regulating and overseeing the development and deployment of artificial intelligence models. Key provisions and directives outlined in the bill aim to address the ethical use of AI models, ensure transparency in AI decision-making processes, and establish guidelines for accountability in AI technology. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6461/BILLS-119hr6461ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 6461

Resources for Evaluating and Documenting AI Models or the READ AI Models Act

This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a customizable template for information to accompany artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Specifically, NIST must initiate a pilot program to establish a structured template that may be used to document information about an artificial intelligence model and any associated data, such as the model’s name, the developer, and the cutoff date for the model’s training data. The template must be modular to enable users to adopt and complete various sections to suit their needs and intended audience. NIST must also provide technical guidelines to accompany the template that incorporate consensus-based standards and industry best practices, as appropriate.

In developing these materials, NIST must collaborate with and conduct periodic outreach to various stakeholders, including private sector entities, international standards organizations, and institutions of higher education.

NIST must publish and solicit public comment on a draft of the template and guidelines. Within 12 months of the start of the pilot program, NIST must publish the finished products and report to Congress with an assessment of the program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6461

Bill HR 6461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2025. Bill HR 6461 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 4, 2025. Bill HR 6461's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0. as of June 25, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6461

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6461

To direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop best practices and technical guidance on artificial intelligence model documentation, and for other purposes.