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Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

USA119th CongressHR-5272| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent the spread of misleading artificial intelligence-generated content related to federal elections. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the knowing distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media concerning candidates for Federal office, especially when intended to influence an election or solicit funds. This deceptive media is defined as AI-produced content that appears authentic but would fundamentally alter a reasonable person's understanding of a candidate's appearance, speech, or conduct, or lead them to believe inauthentic content is real. The bill includes exemptions for bona fide newscasts and news coverage by broadcasters or periodicals, provided they clearly disclose authenticity concerns, and also excludes satire or parody . Candidates whose voice or likeness is used in violation of this act can pursue civil actions, seeking injunctive relief to halt distribution or claiming damages , including attorney's fees. A violation of this act is also considered defamation per se, with the plaintiff bearing the burden of proof through clear and convincing evidence.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8384
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
Mar 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1213
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8384
    Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act


  • March 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1213
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-1213: Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

USA119th CongressHR-5272| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This legislation aims to prevent the spread of misleading artificial intelligence-generated content related to federal elections. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the knowing distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media concerning candidates for Federal office, especially when intended to influence an election or solicit funds. This deceptive media is defined as AI-produced content that appears authentic but would fundamentally alter a reasonable person's understanding of a candidate's appearance, speech, or conduct, or lead them to believe inauthentic content is real. The bill includes exemptions for bona fide newscasts and news coverage by broadcasters or periodicals, provided they clearly disclose authenticity concerns, and also excludes satire or parody . Candidates whose voice or likeness is used in violation of this act can pursue civil actions, seeking injunctive relief to halt distribution or claiming damages , including attorney's fees. A violation of this act is also considered defamation per se, with the plaintiff bearing the burden of proof through clear and convincing evidence.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8384
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
Mar 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1213
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8384
    Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act


  • March 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1213
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-1213: Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted