Contact Congress about H.R. 4801: Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act
Financial firms could test AI products with some rules changed for a limited time. Regulators would approve the plans, set limits, and keep power to act against fraud or unsafe conduct.
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Unleashing AI Innovation in Financial Services Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 19.
Latest action on H.R. 4801: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 19.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects financial companies that want to use AI in products or services. It also affects federal financial regulators, who would have to run the labs and review applications. Consumers, investors, borrowers, and account holders could see AI tools reach the market faster, but the effects would depend on how regulators manage each test.
Why this matters: This bill could change how quickly AI tools move into banking, investing, payments, mortgages, and other financial services. It gives firms a supervised way to test AI while some rules are changed for a limited time. That could help useful tools reach people faster. It could also weaken some protections during tests if regulators do not set strong limits.
Key provisions in H.R. 4801
- Each major federal financial regulator must create or name an AI Innovation Lab. This includes the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Securities and Exchange Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, National Credit Union Administration, and Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- The bill covers AI test projects in financial products or services. These projects use artificial intelligence and are, or may be, covered by federal financial rules.
- Regulated financial firms may ask for specific rules to be waived or changed. They must offer a different compliance plan that explains how they will still manage risk and meet the law's goals.
- Applications must show how the project could help the public or consumers. They must also show better operations or compliance and no major financial, money-laundering, or national security risk.
- Regulators usually have 120 days to approve or deny an application. They may take one extra 120-day period, but if they still do not decide, the application is approved automatically.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 4801
- What is H.R. 4801?
- Financial firms could test AI products with some rules changed for a limited time. Regulators would approve the plans, set limits, and keep power to act against fraud or unsafe conduct.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 4801?
- 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. 4801?
- 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. 4801 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
