HR-6461 — READ AI Models Act

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Transparency & Accountability

A standard documentation form for AI models — covering developer, training cutoff, and languages, but voluntary to use.

Transparency & Accountability

AI model documentation — NIST would publish a template covering developer and training data
Public comment — A draft template must run in the Federal Register for at least 60 days
Congressional reporting — NIST must assess the pilot and report within 12 months

The details

Artificial intelligence models would get a standard documentation form, a bit like a nutrition label. The National Institute of Standards and Technology would build the template as a pilot program. Fields could include the model's name, its developer, and where that developer is incorporated. The form would also cover the release date, the training data cutoff, supported languages, and terms of service. Sections would be modular, so users fill in only what fits their situation. Nothing here forces AI companies to use the template. NIST would work with companies, universities, nonprofits, and standards bodies on the design. A draft would run in the Federal Register with at least 60 days for public comment. NIST would then publish the finished template on its website. Within a year it would tell Congress whether the pilot worked and whether to make it permanent.

Congressional Summary

Resources for Evaluating and Documenting AI Models or the READ AI Models ActThis bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a customizable template for information to accompany artificial intelligence (AI) models.Specifically, NIST must initiate a pilot program to establish a structured template that may be used to document information about an artificial intelligence model and any associated data, such as the model’s name, the developer, and the cutoff date for the model’s training data. The template must be modular to enable users to adopt and complete various sections to suit their needs and intended audience. NIST must also provide technical guidelines to accompany the template that incorporate consensus-based standards and industry best practices, as appropriate.In developing these materials, NIST must collaborate with and conduct periodic outreach to various stakeholders, including private sector entities, international standards organizations, and institutions of higher education.NIST must publish and solicit public comment on a draft of the template and guidelines. Within 12 months of the start of the pilot program, NIST must publish the finished products and report to Congress with an assessment of the program.

Legislative Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsTechnology assessment

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: House
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in House
Action Date: 2025-12-04
Date Added: 2026-07-23
Source: Congress.gov →

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