H.R. 4873In committeeGovernment & democracy
Bill would codify Trump's anti-woke AI executive order
Data as of July 11, 2026
This bill would make Executive Order 14319 on AI in the federal government permanent law, harder to undo than an executive order.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill would turn Executive Order 14319, "Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government," into a permanent federal law. Right now, a president can change or cancel that executive order on their own. Making it a law means Congress would have to vote to undo it.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies and the employees who use or build artificial intelligence tools would be directly affected. They would be legally required to follow the executive order's rules, not just follow them as a presidential directive.
Why does it matter?
Because the bill does not reprint the executive order's text, the actual requirements come from the order itself, not this bill. Turning it into law raises the bar for any future changes, since that would require an act of Congress rather than a presidential decision.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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- The Praxian Genocidal Kill Chain – Part 1
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Official title
To codify Executive Order 14319 (relating to preventing woke AI in the Federal Government).
- Introduced:
- August 5, 2025
- Latest action:
- August 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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