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READ AI Models Act
7/8/2026, 8:05 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.
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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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6461
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6461
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate 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.
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.
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