QUIET Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Feb 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 7123, the QUIET Act, would amend the Communications Act of 1934. If enacted, it would require individuals or entities making robocalls that use artificial intelligence (AI) to emulate a human to disclose the use of AI at the beginning of the call or text message. Additionally, the bill proposes enhanced penalties for violations of this section that involve using AI to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain value.
This legislation would affect those who make robocalls and use AI to mimic human voices or send text messages. It would also impact individuals or entities who use AI for impersonation in robocalls, increasing potential penalties for such violations. The bill would establish new disclosure requirements and increase fines for specific misuse of AI in telecommunications.
H.R. 7123 was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 29, 2024, by Representative Eric Sorensen and others. Its current status is "Introduced," and it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. If it were to advance, it would require committee review and potentially further action by the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President.
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Timeline
2 Feb 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7123 do?
- H.R. 7123, the QUIET Act, would amend the Communications Act of 1934. If enacted, it would require individuals or entities making robocalls that use artificial intelligence (AI) to emulate a human to disclose the use of AI at the beginning of the call or text message. Additionally, the bill proposes enhanced penalties for violations of this section that involve using AI to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain value. This legislation would affect those who make robocalls and use AI to mimic human voices or send text messages. It would also impact individuals or entities who use AI for impersonation in robocalls, increasing potential penalties for such violations. The bill would establish new disclosure requirements and increase fines for specific misuse of AI in telecommunications. H.R. 7123 was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 29, 2024, by Representative Eric Sorensen and others. Its current status is "Introduced," and it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress. If it were to advance, it would require committee review and potentially further action by the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 7123 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7123. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7123?
- H.R. 7123 was sponsored by Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] (D-IL), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7123?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (2 Feb 2024).
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