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# READ AI Models Act

Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary

Requires NIST to run a pilot creating a modular template and guidelines for documenting AI models and their data, with public comment and a report to Congress within 12 months.

Model-rated AI relevance 90%: Directly establishes AI model documentation standards. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)

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Sponsored by

[Sarah McBrideDemocrat DE](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/M001238)

Data as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Progress

1.  Introduced
    
    Dec 4, 2025
    
2.  Reported by committee
    
    Jun 25, 2026
    
3.  Passed House
    
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4.  Passed Senate
    
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5.  Became law
    
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Latest action · June 25, 2026

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

## Recorded votes

Floor votes carry every member's position; committee tallies carry totals only.

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House committee H.R. 6461 Jun 25, 2026

READ AI Models Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) · Science, Space, and Technology Committee

35

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](https://whovotedwhy.com/votes/434a773bd3b1c21b)

## What members said

Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.

[Sara Jacobs](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/J000305) Democrat toward oversight Oct 16, 2026 · same topic

Jacobs argues Congress should pursue both AI innovation and safety guardrails, addressing societal, model, deployer, and impact-level risks rather than prioritizing speed over safety.

[Source ↗](https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-pens-newsweek-op-ed-on-how-to-win-the-ai-race)

[Yvette Clarke](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/C001067) Democrat toward oversight Oct 15, 2026 · same topic

Clarke reintroduced legislation requiring disclosure when generative AI is used in political advertising to protect election transparency.

[Source ↗](https://clarke.house.gov/clarke-reintroduces-real-political-ads-act-to-strengthen-transparency-in-ai-generated-political-advertising/)

[Pete Ricketts](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/R000618) Republican mixed Oct 14, 2026 · same topic

Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.

[Source ↗](https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ricketts-champions-ai-innovation-and-safety/)

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/O000172) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Ocasio-Cortez and colleagues urge the FAA to pause its AI air traffic management tool until safety testing, oversight, and accountability questions are answered.

[Source ↗](https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ocasio-cortez-mcclain-delaney-beyer-mfume-subramanyam-and-elfreth-lead-calls)

[Lisa Blunt Rochester](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001303) Democrat neutral Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Blunt Rochester describes meetings with AI experts and OpenAI leadership to discuss national security threats and recent AI safety issues, without stating a specific policy position.

[Source ↗](https://www.bluntrochester.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-senator-blunt-rochester-returns-from-congressional-delegation-visits-on-coast-guard-ai-national-security/)

[Mark Kelly](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/K000377) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.

[Source ↗](https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-kelly-writes-washington-times-op-ed-on-keeping-humans-in-command-as-ai-transforms-warfare/)

[Tom Barrett](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001321) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.

[Source ↗](https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-legislation-address-growing-threats-artificial-intelligence)

[Robert Latta](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/L000566) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Latta called for federal safety standards via the SELF DRIVE Act to enable safe deployment of autonomous vehicles.

[Source ↗](https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=407877)

Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z