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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 836

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Adriano Espaillat

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

Calls for the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas that promotes inclusive AI systems, combats algorithmic biases against marginalized groups, and supports democratic values. The resolution addresses documented racial biases in facial recognition technology and urges diverse representation in AI development teams.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Calls for the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas that promotes inclusive AI systems, combats algorithmic biases against marginalized groups, and supports democratic values. The resolution addresses documented racial biases in facial recognition technology and urges diverse representation in AI development teams.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Calls for regional AI strategy across Western Hemisphere
Addresses documented racial biases in facial recognition algorithms
Cites MIT and IEEE research on AI accuracy disparities for darker-skinned faces
Promotes diversity in AI development teams and data inputs
Warns against "digital colonialism" where few nations control AI development

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects communities of color in the U.S. and throughout the Americas who face disproportionate harms from biased AI systems. Hispanic (62.1 million), Black (41.1 million), Asian (19.9 million), and other minority populations would benefit from more equitable AI development. Latin American nations could gain AI development partnerships and economic opportunities. Tech companies would face pressure to diversify AI teams and training data. The resolution positions the Western Hemisphere as a counterweight to authoritarian AI development approaches.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

836, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-836