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QUIET Act

USA119th CongressHR-1027| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Eric Sorensen

Eric Sorensen

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (24)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act or the QUIET Act , seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in unsolicited communications. It mandates that any person making a robocall or sending a text message that uses artificial intelligence to emulate a human being must disclose this fact at the beginning of the communication. A "robocall" is defined broadly to include calls or texts made using automated equipment or an artificial/prerecorded voice, while a "text message" encompasses various digital message types. The legislation also establishes enhanced penalties for specific violations involving artificial intelligence. If a party uses AI to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, the maximum forfeiture penalty and criminal fine for such a violation will be doubled . These enhanced penalties will apply to all violations occurring after the bill's enactment, aiming to deter malicious uses of AI in telecommunications.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7123
QUIET Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H519)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7123
    QUIET Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 6, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H519)

Science, Technology, Communications

QUIET Act

USA119th CongressHR-1027| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This bill, titled the Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act or the QUIET Act , seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in unsolicited communications. It mandates that any person making a robocall or sending a text message that uses artificial intelligence to emulate a human being must disclose this fact at the beginning of the communication. A "robocall" is defined broadly to include calls or texts made using automated equipment or an artificial/prerecorded voice, while a "text message" encompasses various digital message types. The legislation also establishes enhanced penalties for specific violations involving artificial intelligence. If a party uses AI to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value, the maximum forfeiture penalty and criminal fine for such a violation will be doubled . These enhanced penalties will apply to all violations occurring after the bill's enactment, aiming to deter malicious uses of AI in telecommunications.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7123
QUIET Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H519)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7123
    QUIET Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 6, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H519)
Eric Sorensen

Eric Sorensen

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (24)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted