HRES 836119th CongressIn Committee

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.

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-New York)

Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityTechnology & Innovation

Standard Summary

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This House Resolution urges the United States to lead a regional artificial intelligence strategy across the Americas, focusing on developing inclusive AI systems that combat biases against marginalized groups, promote social justice and democratic values, and foster economic growth through international cooperation and ethical standards while addressing documented racial disparities in existing AI technologies.

Key Points

1The resolution explicitly addresses documented racial biases in AI systems like facial recognition algorithms that disproportionately misidentify people of color and indigenous populations across the Western Hemisphere.
2It declares inclusive AI development a strategic priority for U.S. domestic and foreign policy, requiring diverse data inputs and development teams to prevent perpetuation of historical social inequalities.
3The resolution mandates U.S. investment in AI education infrastructure and ethical frameworks throughout the Americas to harness regional diversity for economic growth while protecting democratic values from authoritarian influence.

Impact Areas

Racial and ethnic minority communities including Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Indigenous populationsAI technology developers and multinational corporations operating in the Western HemisphereU.S. foreign policy agencies and international organizations like the Organization of American States

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