HR 812025–2026
resolution
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives resolution
HR 81
A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to amend 17 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 107 to protect creative workers against displacement by artificial intelligence technology.
Out of committee Last action June 11, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 5
- Prime sponsor
- Kristine Howard
- Cosponsors (4)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Pielli, Ed Neilson, G. Roni Green
Status
Out of committee as of June 11, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
April 24, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Report Bill As CommittedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andre Carroll, Ben Waxman, Chad Reichard, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jason Ortitay, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, John Inglis Iii, Joseph D'Orsie, Joshua Siegel, Lindsay Powell, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Paul Takac, Rich Irvin, Robert Leadbeter, Sean Dougherty, Stephenie Scialabba, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos
Timeline 3
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | House | Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71) |
| April 24, 2025 | House | Reported as committed |
| February 20, 2025 | House | Referred to Communications & Technology |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.