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BillHR 6461 · 119

READ AI Models Act

Introduced
Dec 4, 2025
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 4, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires developers of artificial intelligence (AI) models to make their models more explainable and transparent. Funds research into making AI models more understandable by humans.

Sponsored By

Sarah McBride
Democrat · Delaware · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 4, 2025
  2. Dec 4, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects developers of artificial intelligence models, requiring them to prioritize transparency and explainability in their designs. It also impacts researchers, who will receive funding to study and improve AI model interpretability.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Democratic4
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 40%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

2 more not shown here — see the full list on congress.gov.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicTech & Platforms
CommitteeCommittee on Science
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 4, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Subjects
  • Tech

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.