READ AI Models Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6461
Last Updated: July 22, 2026

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Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

ID: M001238

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The bill

READ AI Models Act

HR. 6461, 119th Congress — read as touching AI & Cloud Infrastructure.

The sponsor

Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$72,750 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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

June 24, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic obfuscation, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The READ AI Models Act, because what we really needed was more paperwork and red tape to strangle innovation.

Let's dissect this mess:

**New regulations:** We're creating a new pilot program to develop "best practices" for documenting artificial intelligence models. Because, clearly, the private sector is just clamoring for more government oversight. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will lead this effort, because who better to dictate how AI should be developed than a bunch of bureaucrats?

**Affected industries:** Anyone who develops or uses AI models, which is basically every industry at this point. Congratulations, you're all now subject to the whims of NIST and their "structured template" for documentation.

**Compliance requirements:** You'll need to fill out a lovely template with information about your AI model, including its name, developer, release date, and terms of service. Oh, and don't forget to include any other information that NIST deems "appropriate." Because who needs clarity or specificity when it comes to regulatory requirements?

**Timelines:** The pilot program will be established within some undefined timeframe, and then there will be a 12-month report on its effectiveness. After that, who knows? Maybe we'll get lucky and they'll decide to make it permanent.

**Enforcement mechanisms and penalties:** Ah, the fun part! There aren't any explicit penalties mentioned in the bill, but don't worry, I'm sure NIST will find ways to "encourage" compliance. Perhaps they'll send strongly worded letters or withhold funding from non-compliant entities.

**Economic and operational impacts:** This bill is a classic example of regulatory capture, where the government creates a new burden on industry under the guise of "protecting" us. The real impact will be to stifle innovation, increase costs, and create more opportunities for lawyers and consultants to make a killing. Bravo, Congress!

In conclusion, the READ AI Models Act is a textbook example of how to strangle innovation with unnecessary regulations. It's a solution in search of a problem, designed to benefit bureaucrats and special interests at the expense of everyone else. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this train wreck unfold.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$72,750
26 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$8,950
Committees
$0
Individuals
$62,800

No PAC contributions found

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HPUL PROJECT OPERATIONS
1 transaction
$3,300
2
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1 transaction
$1,000
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$1,000
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$1,000
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SC PAC
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$1,000
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1 transaction
$600
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1 transaction
$500
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$300
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IDSTEIN, SANDRA
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$10,000
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$6,600
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OBERHELMAN, DIANE A.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

ID: O000019

Top Contributors

10

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PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
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$3,300
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
Sep 16, 2024
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SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationPLACERVILLE, CA
$2,000
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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

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10

1
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
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IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 24, 2024
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 25, 2024
10
PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
GOLDEN TASTECEO
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,400
Jun 24, 2024

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

ID: C001072

Top Contributors

10

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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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MAMOUN, IHSAN
SDI RADIOLOGYPHYSICIAN
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Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

ID: A000148

Top Contributors

10

1
SIDMAN, HOPE
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IndividualBOSTON, MA
$9,900
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DIXON, CHRIS
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$6,600
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DIXON, CHRIS
IndividualMENLO PARK, CA
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SIDMAN, HOPE
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$3,300
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HOLT, WILL
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$3,300
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$3,300
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BUCKLER, SHELDON A
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEWTON CENTRE, MA
$3,300
Dec 30, 2024

Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]

ID: W000830

Top Contributors

10

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PACWASHINGTON, DC
$2,400
Nov 5, 2024
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AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA
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$500
Oct 17, 2024
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$1,000
Aug 8, 2024
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HARRIS, WILLIAM
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$5,000
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HARRIS, WILLIAM
IndividualLEXINGTON, MA
$5,000
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IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
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$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
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Oct 17, 2024
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$3,300
Nov 9, 2024

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

ID: G000583

Top Contributors

10

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AMERICAN EXPRESS
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$22,941
Apr 12, 2024
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AMERICAN EXPRESS
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PAYROLL DATA PROCESSING
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$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024
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IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$13,200
Jul 2, 2024

Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]

ID: S001221

Top Contributors

10

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$6,600
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

ID: C001130

Top Contributors

10

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SMITH, TODD
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BRYANT, KARIM
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Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

ID: K000398

Top Contributors

10

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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
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$3,300
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Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

ID: C001119

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10

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$3,300
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • Section 2(a)(1) establishes a pilot program to develop best practices and technical guidance on artificial intelligence model documentation, which could benefit the AI and cloud infrastructure industry by promoting standardization and transparency.

  • +Big Tech Platformsconfidence 0.60

    Section 2(a)(2)(A) mentions the production of a structured template for documenting artificial intelligence models, which could be useful for big tech platforms that develop and use AI models.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

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