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HR 7985 — US
HR 7985 is an AI governance legislation from US, currently introduced. This bill introduces federal requirements for disclosing when content is generated or substantially modified by AI tools. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-03-18.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Effective date
- 2026-03-18
- Authority / governing body
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon potential enactment of H.R. 7985.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Provide transparency regarding harmful AI tools and chatbots as mandated by the Act. | — | — |
| deployer | Adhere to transparency requirements for any harmful AI tools or chatbots deployed. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of HR 7985 (CHATBOT Act) to track potential new transparency obligations.
- general_counsel Assess potential legal implications if the CHATBOT Act becomes law, particularly concerning AI transparency.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- low
- Procurement categories
- foundation_models, customer_service_ai, other
Vendors supplying AI tools, particularly generative AI and chatbots, should be prepared for future federal transparency requirements. This bill signals a growing regulatory focus on AI safety and disclosures.
Sample vendor questions
- How would your AI tools, especially chatbots, comply with potential federal transparency requirements?
- What mechanisms do you have in place to demonstrate the safety and transparency of your AI systems?
- Are your AI development processes designed to mitigate potential harm and provide necessary disclosures?
Intelligence briefs (1)
US House Introduces CHATBOT Act on AI Transparency
This bill introduces federal requirements for disclosing when content is generated or substantially modified by AI tools.
This bill signals emerging federal legislative interest in AI transparency requirements, potentially impacting deployer obligations for generative AI systems.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon potential enactment of H.R. 7985.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HR 7985?
- The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced H.R. 7985, also known as the CHATBOT Act, which proposes requirements for transparency regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence [1]. This legislation aims to ensure users are aware when content is generated or substantially modified by an AI tool, focusing on enabling disclosure for AI-produced information. Primary source →
- Why does HR 7985 matter?
- This bill signals emerging federal legislative interest in AI transparency requirements, potentially impacting deployer obligations for generative AI systems. Primary source →
- Who does HR 7985 affect?
- Organizations deploying generative AI models, especially those used for public-facing communications or content creation, could be impacted. This includes entities utilizing chatbots or AI tools that substantially modify content, operating within US federal jurisdiction. Business functions involved in marketing, customer service, and digital content production are within potential scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HR 7985?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon potential enactment of H.R. 7985. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HR 7985?
- As of the last published update, HR 7985 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HR 7985?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr7985ih. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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