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Contact Congress about H.R. 6356: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025

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AI tools could not be used in ways that unfairly harm people in major life decisions. Companies and agencies would have to test these tools, disclose key facts, and give people ways to challenge some decisions.

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Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 6356: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who are judged by AI or algorithmic tools in major life decisions. It also affects companies, nonprofits, government agencies, and contractors that build, sell, or use those tools. They would face new testing, notice, contract, recordkeeping, and reporting duties. Auditors, regulators, lawyers, and civil rights groups would also play larger roles.

Why this matters: AI can now shape decisions that affect whether people get work, housing, money, services, or basic rights. This bill would require testing and public notice before those systems quietly cause harm at scale. It could help people spot and challenge unfair algorithmic decisions. It could also create major new compliance costs and legal exposure for organizations that build or use these tools.

Key provisions in H.R. 6356

The bill covers AI and machine-learning tools used for major life decisions. This includes jobs, schools, housing, utilities, health care, credit, insurance, criminal justice, elections, and government benefits.
Developers and users could not use covered algorithms in ways that cause unjustified unfair results. They also could not deny equal access to key goods or services because of protected traits like race, sex, disability, age, or religion.
Developers and users would have to check for possible harm before using or licensing a covered algorithm. If harm seems possible, an independent auditor must review the design, training data, testing, possible harms, and ways to reduce risk.
Organizations that use covered algorithms would have to check their real-world impact every year. If harm happened, an independent auditor must review the inputs, outputs, harms, and response steps.
Developers would have to review summaries from users every year. They must check how the system works in real life, look for harm or unfair effects, and decide whether changes are needed.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6356

What is H.R. 6356?: AI tools could not be used in ways that unfairly harm people in major life decisions. Companies and agencies would have to test these tools, disclose key facts, and give people ways to challenge some decisions.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 6356?: Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 6356?: Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6356 before I act?: Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.

Contact Congress about H.R. 6356: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025

Key provisions in H.R. 6356

The bill covers AI and machine-learning tools used for major life decisions. This includes jobs, schools, housing, utilities, health care, credit, insurance, criminal justice, elections, and government benefits.

Developers and users could not use covered algorithms in ways that cause unjustified unfair results. They also could not deny equal access to key goods or services because of protected traits like race, sex, disability, age, or religion.

Developers and users would have to check for possible harm before using or licensing a covered algorithm. If harm seems possible, an independent auditor must review the design, training data, testing, possible harms, and ways to reduce risk.

Organizations that use covered algorithms would have to check their real-world impact every year. If harm happened, an independent auditor must review the inputs, outputs, harms, and response steps.

Developers would have to review summaries from users every year. They must check how the system works in real life, look for harm or unfair effects, and decide whether changes are needed.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6356

Questions people ask about H.R. 6356

What is H.R. 6356?

How do I support or oppose H.R. 6356?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 6356?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6356 before I act?

Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.