H.R. 9643In markup
Agencies would have to flag bot comments and mass campaigns on rules
Data as of July 24, 2026
Federal agencies would need to verify human commenters and label mass comment campaigns on rules like Regulations.gov.AI-decoded40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
Agencies would try to verify whether electronic comments on proposed rules come from real humans rather than bots, and would identify and label "mass comments" from organized campaigns. Instead of posting every duplicate, agencies could post one sample plus a count, following OMB guidance and their own written policies.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies that run public comment periods, the General Services Administration (which operates Regulations.gov), and citizens, advocacy groups, and businesses who submit comments.
Why does it matter?
Comments could be checked for authenticity and labeled if part of a mass campaign, though the bill states this should not reduce how much weight agencies give them. GAO would study how common computer-generated comments, including AI-generated ones, actually are.
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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Official title
Comment Integrity and Management Act
- Introduced:
- July 13, 2026
- Latest action:
- July 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov