HR9619Referred to Committee

To require artificial intelligence chatbot providers to provide data privacy and security, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-09
Introduced
1
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Valerie P. Foushee
Valerie P. Foushee
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (595 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$400k
  • Climate & Environment$1k

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-09

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Plain-English Summary

Companies that make AI chatbots would have to follow strict rules to protect users' personal information and keep their data secure from hackers and misuse. The law would require these companies to be transparent about what data they collect, how they use it, and who they share it with, giving users more control over their information. This affects millions of people who use AI chatbots for work, school, or everyday tasks, as well as the tech companies that develop and operate these systems.

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