USH.R. 6580
AI Transparency Act
Requires developers of generative AI systems to disclose training data sources, model capabilities and limitations, and known risks. Mandates watermarking of AI-generated content and requires companies to publish transparency reports on AI system performance and safety.
Status Timeline
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Introduced2
In Committee3
Passed Chamber4
EnactedLast ActionReferred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
Last Action Date2025-12-15
Sponsors
- RDBRep. Don Beyer
- RJORep. Jay Obernolte
Key Information
- State
- Federal
- Introduced
- 2025-12-01
- Status
- In Committee
📋 What This Means For You
This bill is still working its way through the legislature. It has not yet become law, but it signals the direction Federal may take on consumer protection, data privacy.
If enacted, it would: Requires developers of generative AI systems to disclose training data sources, model capabilities and limitations, and known risks. Mandates watermarking of AI-generated content and requires companies to publish transparency reports on AI system performance and safety.
Companies Lobbying This Bill
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Meta Platforms
$25.0M total lobbying
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Amazon
$18.0M total lobbying
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Google / Alphabet
$12.0M total lobbying
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Microsoft
$11.0M total lobbying
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Apple
$5.0M total lobbying
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xAI
$1.5M total lobbying
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Databricks
$1.2M total lobbying
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IBM
$6.0M total lobbying
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Salesforce
$3.5M total lobbying
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Adobe
$2.5M total lobbying
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ByteDance / TikTok
$5.0M total lobbying
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Stability AI
$500K total lobbying
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Cohere
$800K total lobbying
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BSA | The Software Alliance
$5.0M total lobbying
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Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
$3.5M total lobbying