People-First Chatbot Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 9619, the People-First Chatbot Act, aims to establish regulations for companies that provide artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The bill would prohibit AI chatbot providers from certain data processing activities, such as using chat logs for targeted advertising or training without explicit user consent. It also requires providers to implement data security programs and offer users access to and deletion of their chat logs and personal data. Additionally, the bill mandates that AI chatbot providers clearly inform users they are interacting with an AI, not a human.
The legislation would affect AI chatbot providers and their users. It includes specific provisions regarding the protection of minors, requiring providers to disable harmful features for users under 18 and obtain parental consent for data processing. Businesses using AI chatbots for customer service would need to disclose their use of AI and offer users the option to speak with a human operator. The bill also outlines requirements for transparency regarding risk assessments of AI chatbots for potential harms like emotional dependence or compulsive usage.
As of its introduction on July 9, 2026, H.R. 9619 has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, potentially holding hearings or making amendments. If the committee approves the bill, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for a vote.
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Timeline
9 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9619 do?
- H.R. 9619, the People-First Chatbot Act, aims to establish regulations for companies that provide artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The bill would prohibit AI chatbot providers from certain data processing activities, such as using chat logs for targeted advertising or training without explicit user consent. It also requires providers to implement data security programs and offer users access to and deletion of their chat logs and personal data. Additionally, the bill mandates that AI chatbot providers clearly inform users they are interacting with an AI, not a human. The legislation would affect AI chatbot providers and their users. It includes specific provisions regarding the protection of minors, requiring providers to disable harmful features for users under 18 and obtain parental consent for data processing. Businesses using AI chatbots for customer service would need to disclose their use of AI and offer users the option to speak with a human operator. The bill also outlines requirements for transparency regarding risk assessments of AI chatbots for potential harms like emotional dependence or compulsive usage. As of its introduction on July 9, 2026, H.R. 9619 has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, potentially holding hearings or making amendments. If the committee approves the bill, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for a vote.
- Has H.R. 9619 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9619. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9619?
- H.R. 9619 was sponsored by Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9619?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (9 Jul 2026).
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