H.R. 6461 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
READ AI Models Act
H.R. 6461 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Dec 4, 2025, sponsored by Sarah McBride with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Resources for Evaluating and Documenting AI Models or the READ AI Models Act This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a customizable template for information to accompany artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sarah McBride (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 4, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0. (Jun 25, 2026)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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