Expanding AI Voices Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-18T17:11:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7158 Expanding AI Voices Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/18/2026, 5:11 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7158

The Expanding AI Voices Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7158 on January 20, 2026, aims to address issues related to artificial intelligence. The bill likely focuses on expanding the application of AI technology in various sectors and promoting diverse voices and perspectives in AI development and deployment. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill include measures to enhance AI access, usage, and representation, potentially through funding opportunities, research initiatives, or regulatory frameworks. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7158/BILLS-119hr7158ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7158

Bill HR 7158 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2026. Bill HR 7158 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2026. Bill HR 7158's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of January 20, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7158

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7158

To support a broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community for the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered innovation through partnerships and capacity building at certain institutions of higher education and other institutions to expand AI capacity in populations historically underrepresented in STEM, and for other purposes.