AI Ads Act
Latest action (17 Sep 2024): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9639, the "AI Ads Act," would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to address the use of artificial intelligence in campaign communications. It clarifies that existing federal prohibitions on fraudulently misrepresenting campaign authority and fraudulently soliciting campaign funds cover situations where the misleading content was generated in whole or in part using generative AI. The bill also broadens who can be held liable and who can be victimized under these provisions: currently the law applies mainly to candidates or their agents misrepresenting themselves to harm another candidate or party; the bill would extend liability to any person, not just candidates, and would cover misrepresentation of any candidate, political party, or political committee—real or fictitious—not just cases involving damage to another candidate or party.
The bill would primarily affect political campaigns, candidates, committees, and anyone creating AI-generated political content, by making clear that AI-based impersonation or fraudulent fundraising appeals can be prosecuted under existing campaign fraud law, and by widening the scope of potential violators and victims.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 17, 2024, by Rep. Adam Schiff along with several cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on House Administration. It has not received a vote, and as a bill introduced in the 118th Congress, it would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to be considered further.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on September 17, 2024, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9639 do?
- H.R. 9639, the "AI Ads Act," would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to address the use of artificial intelligence in campaign communications. It clarifies that existing federal prohibitions on fraudulently misrepresenting campaign authority and fraudulently soliciting campaign funds cover situations where the misleading content was generated in whole or in part using generative AI. The bill also broadens who can be held liable and who can be victimized under these provisions: currently the law applies mainly to candidates or their agents misrepresenting themselves to harm another candidate or party; the bill would extend liability to any person, not just candidates, and would cover misrepresentation of any candidate, political party, or political committee—real or fictitious—not just cases involving damage to another candidate or party. The bill would primarily affect political campaigns, candidates, committees, and anyone creating AI-generated political content, by making clear that AI-based impersonation or fraudulent fundraising appeals can be prosecuted under existing campaign fraud law, and by widening the scope of potential violators and victims. The bill was introduced in the House on September 17, 2024, by Rep. Adam Schiff along with several cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on House Administration. It has not received a vote, and as a bill introduced in the 118th Congress, it would need to be reintroduced in a future Congress to be considered further.
- Has H.R. 9639 become law?
- Not yet. As of 17 Sep 2024, H.R. 9639 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9639?
- H.R. 9639 was sponsored by Sen. Adam Schiff [D-CA] (Democrat-CA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9639?
- Introduced (17 Sep 2024).
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