HR9279Referred to Committee

To provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights relating to the use or development of artificial intelligence.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-11
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Harriet M. Hageman
Harriet M. Hageman
Republican · WY · Representative
Votes with party: 93.6% (579 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-11

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Plain-English Summary

Federal employees could be sued by individuals who believe their First Amendment rights were violated through the government's use or development of artificial intelligence systems. The bill would create a legal pathway for people to take action against the federal government if they claim AI tools were used to restrict their speech, religious practice, or other First Amendment protections. This would apply to situations where federal agencies deploy or create AI systems that allegedly infringe on these constitutional rights.

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