FAIR Act
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Latest action (11 Sep 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.R. 5315, the FAIR Act, would restrict how the federal government buys artificial intelligence tools. Specifically, it would require that after enactment, federal agencies may only procure large language models (AI systems that generate natural-language responses to prompts) that are developed according to certain principles: they must be truthful, prioritize historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity, acknowledge uncertainty when information is incomplete, remain neutral and nonpartisan rather than favoring ideological positions such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, and avoid having developers intentionally embed partisan or ideological judgments unless those judgments are accessible or prompted by the user.
The bill applies to federal agencies, including executive departments, military departments, independent establishments, and government-owned corporations, but excludes the Government Accountability Office. It would primarily affect AI developers and vendors seeking federal contracts, who would need to demonstrate their products meet these standards, as well as federal purchasing officials responsible for procurement decisions.
The bill was introduced on September 11, 2025, by Rep. Harriet Hageman with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and approval by the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
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Timeline
11 Sep 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5315 do?
- H.R. 5315, the FAIR Act, would restrict how the federal government buys artificial intelligence tools. Specifically, it would require that after enactment, federal agencies may only procure large language models (AI systems that generate natural-language responses to prompts) that are developed according to certain principles: they must be truthful, prioritize historical accuracy, scientific inquiry, and objectivity, acknowledge uncertainty when information is incomplete, remain neutral and nonpartisan rather than favoring ideological positions such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, and avoid having developers intentionally embed partisan or ideological judgments unless those judgments are accessible or prompted by the user. The bill applies to federal agencies, including executive departments, military departments, independent establishments, and government-owned corporations, but excludes the Government Accountability Office. It would primarily affect AI developers and vendors seeking federal contracts, who would need to demonstrate their products meet these standards, as well as federal purchasing officials responsible for procurement decisions. The bill was introduced on September 11, 2025, by Rep. Harriet Hageman with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and approval by the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 5315 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5315. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5315?
- H.R. 5315 was sponsored by Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5315?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (11 Sep 2025).
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