Bill would require federal AI tools to be accurate and politically neutral
In committeeH.R. 5315Latest action
Sponsor: Harriet M. Hageman · Representative · WY
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Official title: FAIR Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The FAIR Act would bar federal agencies from buying AI chatbots that aren't factually accurate and politically neutral.
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What does this do?
The FAIR Act would require federal agencies to only buy or use large language models that prioritize factual accuracy, acknowledge uncertainty, and avoid favoring ideological viewpoints, specifically naming "diversity, equity, and inclusion" as an example of ideology to avoid. Developers would be barred from secretly building political bias into AI answers unless users request it or it's clearly disclosed.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies buying AI tools and companies that develop AI systems for government contracts would be affected; the is exempt.
Why does it matter?
Companies selling AI to the government would need to redesign products to meet these neutrality and accuracy standards to qualify for contracts, and citizens interacting with government AI tools could see effects from these requirements even though they aren't directly regulated.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 11, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 11, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The 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.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.