Bills · HR 6461
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6461Government studies and investigationsComputers and information technology
READ AI Models Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because Artificial Intelligence is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives, influencing everything from social media feeds to medical diagnoses. Currently, there isn't a consistent way for developers to explain how their AI models work, what data they were trained on, or their potential risks.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a common language and framework for documenting AI models. This could lead to more transparency and accountability, making it easier for regulators, users, and other developers to understand specific AI systems. Without it, the lack of standardized documentation could continue to make it difficult to assess AI fairness, safety, and reliability, potentially hindering trust and responsible innovation in the field.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
NIST must start a pilot program to create a structured template and technical guidelines for documenting AI models and their data, applicable to both public and private sectors.
This establishes the core mechanism for standardizing AI model descriptions across various users.
PROVISION 02
The template must be modular and flexible, allowing users to adapt it to specific AI uses, industry needs, and target audiences.
This ensures the documentation system can be practical and useful for a wide range of AI applications without being overly rigid.
PROVISION 03
NIST will collaborate with various stakeholders, including private companies, universities, and other agencies, and gather public comments on the draft template and guidelines.
This ensures the documentation standards are informed by real-world expertise and public input, increasing their relevance and acceptance.
PROVISION 04
Within 12 months, NIST must report to Congress on the pilot program's effectiveness and, if successful, propose a plan for its permanent implementation.
This provides a clear timeline for assessing the program's success and planning for its long-term future, ensuring accountability.
PROVISION 05
The final structured template and technical guidelines must be made publicly available on the NIST website.
This ensures the documentation resources are accessible to everyone in the public and private sectors, promoting widespread adoption.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJUN 25
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUN 25
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
DEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6461
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6461Government studies and investigationsComputers and information technology
READ AI Models Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
10
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