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119 · HRES 836 Calling on the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas to foster inclusive artificial intelligence systems that combat biases within marginalized groups and promote social justice, economic well-being, and democratic values.

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A nonbinding House resolution urging the U.S. to lead a regional, pro-democracy AI strategy in the Americas that centers inclusion and reduces bias in automated systems.

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Published
29 Oct 2025
Updated
29 Oct 2025
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US Congress · AI Policy · Western Hemisphere
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Headline Summary

A House resolution urging the U.S. to lead a Western Hemisphere AI strategy that reduces bias, protects civil rights, and promotes democratic values—without creating new law.

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What It Does

H. Res. 836 is a statement of the House’s position. It calls for a U.S.-led, region-wide approach to artificial intelligence across the Americas that prioritizes inclusion and safeguards like fairness, accountability, privacy, and civil rights. It praises the White House’s AI Bill of Rights, urges funding for AI education, training, and infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere, supports common ethical standards, encourages cooperation with bodies like the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Development Bank, and frames work toward a domestic and international agreement on responsible AI as a strategic priority.

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Who’s For It

  • Sponsor: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D–NY).
  • Supporters’ arguments (as reflected in the resolution): inclusive AI is needed to prevent bias against marginalized groups; a regional strategy can boost innovation, jobs, and public services across the Americas; and shared rules can align AI with democratic values while avoiding concentration of control by a few countries.
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Who’s Against It

  • No formal opposition is recorded at introduction (October 28–29, 2025).
  • Potential concerns that some lawmakers or groups might raise: unclear costs or scope for U.S. development agencies; risk that broad principles become red tape for innovators; skepticism about the feasibility or desirability of international AI agreements; and questions about focusing U.S. resources on a regional initiative versus domestic priorities.
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What’s Next

  • Introduced October 28, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • As a simple House resolution, it does not go to the President and does not create binding law. If it moves forward and passes, it would express the House’s view and urge executive-branch action.

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