H.Res. 836

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 836 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 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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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 28, 2025

Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was 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

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RESOLUTION

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.

Whereas the United States is a Nation built on the contributions of diverse 
populations, whose collective experiences and achievements have shaped 
the fabric of American society and made indelible contributions to its 
progress and prosperity;
Whereas the United States Hispanic population reached 62,100,000 in 2020, 
accounting for 19 percent of all Americans;
Whereas, in 2020, the United States Afro-Latino population reached 6,000,000, 
making up about 2 percent of the United States adult population and 12 
percent of the adult Latino population;
Whereas, in 2020, the Black or African-American alone population reached 
41,100,000 accounting for 12.4 percent of all people living in the 
United States;
Whereas the 2020 Census shows that 19,900,000 people identified as Asian alone, 
and 4,100,000 people identified as Asian in combination with another 
race;
Whereas the 2020 Census shows that roughly 690,000 people identified as Native 
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) alone but almost 900,000 
identified as NHPI in combination with another race;
Whereas, in 2020, the American Indian and Alaska Native alone population reached 
3,700,000 accounting for 1.1 percent of all people living in the United 
States, compared with a population of 2,900,000 accounting for 0.9 
percent in 2010;
Whereas the United States is a global leader in the development of artificial 
intelligence (AI) and has a unique chance to help shape the future of AI 
to avoid the perpetuation of existing biases against marginalized groups 
around the globe;
Whereas AI systems have the potential to amplify and reinforce existing biases 
and inequalities if they fail to consider inclusion and diverse 
populations in AI design and perpetuate biases and inequalities;
Whereas AI relies on the collection of algorithmic data that is chosen by the 
humans who design these algorithms, making it extraordinarily easy for 
humans' own unconscious biases to enter machine learning models, leading 
to racially biased AI systems that recommend and drive decisions that 
perpetuate historical social inequalities amongst marginalized groups;
Whereas the world has already seen the potential for AI algorithms to neglect 
and exacerbate race-based disparities, as demonstrated by the 
statistically significant and heavily documented racial biases 
identified in many widely used facial recognition algorithms;
Whereas research conducted by respected institutions such as the Institute of 
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Massachusetts Institute of 
Technology, Cornell University, and others has shown that these 
algorithms exhibit significant accuracy disparities, working more 
effectively on White faces while frequently misidentifying or failing to 
recognize brown, Black, Indigenous, and darker skinned faces;
Whereas ensuring the inclusion and representation of underrepresented 
populations is crucial in the development of AI to protect all children 
and democracy, and create a more inclusive society while avoiding the 
demonstrated pitfalls of AI algorithms that fail to account for 
diversity in their inputs;
Whereas United States funding for the development of AI must prioritize 
algorithms that source data from inputs and models that account for 
diversity to include the experiences of underserved populations in order 
to promote social equity and economic justice, and ensure that such 
communities reap the benefits of diversity in the coming age of AI;
Whereas diversity in AI development teams and decisionmaking processes also 
invariably leads to a wider range of perspectives, experiences, and 
insights, fostering creativity, innovation, and the development of AI 
solutions that are more inclusive, fair, and unbiased;
Whereas the Western Hemispheres abundance of diverse populations and 
perspectives sets it apart as a prime resource for AI development and 
research;
Whereas the Western Hemisphere is home to countries that are strong trade 
partners of the United States, as well as a rapidly expanding startup 
and venture capital ecosystem that creates a thriving environment for 
AI-driven entrepreneurship, which would foster economic growth, job 
creation, and technological advancement in Latin America and the Western 
Hemisphere at large;
Whereas the application of AI technologies in the Western Hemisphere has the 
potential to address complex challenges, enhance productivity, improve 
public services, and transform industries that connect to the United 
States, promoting economic prosperity throughout the region;
Whereas United States-led investments in the development of AI in the Western 
Hemisphere would promote the inclusion and representation of underserved 
populations in the global development and deployment of AI technologies, 
ensuring that no individual country dominates AI but rather 
collaborative developments in the Western Hemisphere;
Whereas the Western Hemisphere possesses a wealth of natural resources and a 
skilled human workforce, making it well-positioned to develop and 
promote future AI technologies that prioritize safety, diversity, 
equity, inclusion, and accessibility;
Whereas by actively engaging underrepresented populations in AI research, 
development, and governance, the United States can ensure that AI 
technologies address the specific needs, concerns, and aspirations of 
diverse communities, leading to more representative outcomes and just 
opportunities for all;
Whereas the United States future policies for AI governance will have 
significant implications for the global governance of AI, influencing 
whether global AI technologies reflect democratic values, inclusivity, 
and respect for human rights or are influenced by authoritarian 
practices and norms, including ``digital colonialism'', whereby most of 
the AI advancements utilized by the Western Hemisphere consumers would 
be developed in, and controlled by, a select few nations located outside 
of the region;
Whereas Western Hemisphere leader's active collaboration with the United States 
in shaping the global governance frameworks and standards for AI would 
also contribute to a more equitable, responsible, and human-centric 
approach, ensuring the development and deployment of AI technologies 
that align with democratic principles and societal well-being;
Whereas uniting and working together with partners in the Western Hemisphere in 
the field of AI is essential to ensuring continued United States 
leadership in technology, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, 
and innovation across borders; and
Whereas by championing inclusion in AI and investing in AI in the Western 
Hemisphere, the United States can create a future where AI technologies 
authentically reflect the multifaceted diversity of our societies, 
uphold the fundamental human rights that lie at the core of our 
Constitution, and contribute to the realization of a world that 
transcends inequalities rather than perpetuates them: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) applauds the White House Office of Science and 
Technology Policy for publishing the Blueprint for an AI Bill 
of Rights consisting of 5 principles that should be applied to 
all automated systems to protect and advance civil rights, 
civil liberties, privacy, equal opportunities, and access to 
critical resources or services;
(2) declares inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) 
research, design, use, regulation, and deployment a priority 
for the United States domestic and foreign policy, and urges 
the development and implementation of a safe and responsible 
Regional AI Strategy in the Americas guided by principles that 
will protect and advance civil rights, civil liberties, 
privacy, equal opportunities, and access to critical resources 
or services;
(3) declares the safe design, use, development, and 
deployment of artificial intelligence in the Western Hemisphere 
to be a strategic priority for United States domestic and 
foreign policy;
(4) declares the creation of a domestic and international 
ratified agreement regarding the design, use, and deployment of 
automated systems is a strategic priority for the United States 
domestic and foreign policy in order to combat potential 
misuses of AI and instead foster AI systems that promote social 
justice, economic well-being, and democratic values;
(5) calls on the United States Government to leverage 
funding from the United States economic and international 
development agencies to invest in research and development of 
AI education, training, and infrastructure throughout the 
Western Hemisphere, with the aim of harnessing the potential of 
the region's diverse populations to leverage the power of AI 
for economic growth, societal progress, and the betterment of 
all individuals in the hemisphere;
(6) calls on the United States Government to protect the 
United States investments in the Western Hemisphere region and 
global democratic values by supporting the establishment of 
common ethical frameworks, standards, and regulations for AI 
development and deployment in the hemisphere, with the goal of 
fostering responsible AI practices which prioritize fairness, 
accountability, trustworthiness, privacy, and the protection of 
individual rights and democratic values; and
(7) calls on the United States Government to increase its 
cooperation and dialogue with international organizations, such 
as the Organization of American States and the Inter-American 
Development Bank, to share resources and facilitate regional 
coordination in the implementation of ethical rules for AI 
governance, investments, and development, with the goal of 
launching the Western Hemisphere to the forefront of AI 
innovation and governance for generations to come.
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