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BillHR 7985 · 119

CHATBOT Act

Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires online companies to clearly label chatbots and other artificial intelligence (AI) powered systems so users know they are interacting with a machine. Funds research to improve transparency of AI systems.

Sponsored By

Kevin Mullin
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 18, 2026
  3. Mar 18, 2026You Are Here

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

  6. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects online companies and their users, requiring companies to be more transparent about their use of AI and chatbots, and potentially changing how users interact with these systems. It also impacts researchers studying AI transparency, who may receive funding to continue their work.

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
7backers
  • Democratic7
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Economy

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.