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BillHR 8623 · 119

GUARD Act

Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires artificial intelligence chatbots to verify users' ages and make certain disclosures. Funds or other mechanisms are not specified, only the requirement for age verification and disclosures.

Sponsored By

Blake D. Moore
Republican · Utah · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 30, 2026
  3. Apr 30, 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 companies that use artificial intelligence chatbots, requiring them to implement age verification measures and make disclosures to users. It also affects users of these chatbots, particularly minors, by potentially restricting their access to certain content or services.

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
5backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 50%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (5)

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

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeEnergy and Commerce Committee
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • Safety

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.