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AI tools used for jobs, housing, loans, and benefits would face civil rights rules

Officially: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025

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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Sitting in Energy and Commerce

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What this bill actually does

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.

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The debate

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✓Arguments in support

Prevents Algorithmic Discrimination: Supporters argue the bill stops AI systems from unfairly impacting people based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Promotes Transparency: It requires companies to inform individuals when AI is used in decision-making, allowing people to understand and challenge these decisions.
Ensures Human Alternatives: The bill gives people the option to choose human review over AI, protecting those who might be harmed by automated systems.

✕Arguments against

Broad Definition Concerns: Critics worry the bill's wide definition of "covered algorithms" could burden even low-risk systems with compliance requirements.
High Compliance Costs: Opponents argue that small businesses and startups may struggle with the costs of conducting bias assessments and maintaining transparency.
Legal Uncertainty: There is concern about the potential for increased litigation, which might deter companies from using AI altogether.

Where this bill is in the process

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: 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. (12/2/2025)

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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