Require federal agencies to ensure that artificial intelligence systems can communicate in multiple languages and dialects.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Expanding AI Voices Act?
The Expanding AI Voices Act is currently H.R. 7158 and has been in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology since January 19, 2026. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This bill has seen no action for 5 months, which is common for legislation in the federal process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Expanding AI Voices Act (H.R. 7158 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9403 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9403 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Valerie Foushee (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.