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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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6461

Primary Policy Focus

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.
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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