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GUARD Act
5/22/2026, 10:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8623
The bill titled "To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on April 30, 2026. The bill aims to mandate age verification measures and disclosures for artificial intelligence chatbots, with additional provisions outlined in the text of the bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8623
Bill HR 8623 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8623 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8623's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 30, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8623
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8623
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8623
To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes.
To require artificial intelligence chatbots to implement age verification measures and make certain disclosures, and for other purposes.
Comments
Cora Thomson
805
11 days ago
This bill is so dumb, why do they want to mess with chatbots like that? It's just gonna make things more complicated for everyone. #ridiculous
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8623
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