Congress·In Progress·H.R. 6461

READ AI Models Act

AI Technology: Creating Standard Labels for AI Models

14 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The READ AI Models Act is currently moving through the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The committee recently voted to approve the bill with changes, which means it is now ready to move to the next stage of the legislative process. There are no other companion bills currently linked to this legislation.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

This bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many AI bills are being introduced right now, and it may have to compete for attention in a busy schedule.

Key Points

The bill asks a government agency called NIST to create a standard template for describing how artificial intelligence models work. This is like creating a nutrition label for software so people know what is inside the AI they are using.
The template would include basic facts like who made the AI, where the company is located, when it was released, and what languages it speaks. It would also show what data was used to train the AI so users know how up to date the information is.
NIST would work with private companies, colleges, and other groups to make sure the rules are practical. They will also let the public give feedback on the draft rules for at least 60 days before they are finalized.
The program starts as a test to see if these labels help people understand AI better. Within one year, the agency must report to Congress on whether the program worked and if it should become a permanent rule.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones4 actions

Jun 25, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jun 25, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Dec 4, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

READ AI Models Act

Bill NumberHR 6461

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

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D: 6R: 3

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