PA HR 637 urging federal frontier AI regulation
Pennsylvania House Resolution 637 (2025-2026) — Urges Congress to Pass Federal Legislation Regulating Frontier AI Models; Reported From Committee 26-0 (Oct. 7, 2026)
Pennsylvania · Pa. H.R. 637 (2025-2026 Sess.)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- None (urges Congress)
- Enforced by
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House Resolution 637 urges Congress to pass federal legislation regulating frontier artificial intelligence models. It is non-binding. The House Communications & Technology Committee reported it out 26-0 on Oct. 7, 2026; the full House has not voted.
Who is protected: No direct effect (non-binding)
Legal detail
HR 637, 2025-2026 session; prime sponsor Rep. Joe Ciresi (D-146); cosponsors Ortitay, Venkat, Verobish, Powell, Sanchez, Parker, Howard, Shusterman, Williams, Bellmon, Cepeda-Freytiz, Hill-Evans. Referred to Communications & Technology Sept. 28, 2026; reported as committed Oct. 7, 2026 (26-0). Non-binding memorializing resolution.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Citation | Pa. H.R. 637 (2025-2026 Sess.) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | AI disclosure and transparency · national security |
| Bill text | HR 637 — Pennsylvania General Assembly |
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