Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Oct 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 9913, the "Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act," would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from finalizing or enforcing a specific proposed rule (FCC 24-74, adopted July 10, 2024) that would have required disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content in political television and radio advertisements. The bill also bars the FCC from adopting or enforcing any future rule that is "substantially similar" to that proposed rule.
The bill primarily affects the FCC's regulatory authority, preventing the agency from moving forward with AI-disclosure requirements for political ads. It would also affect political candidates, campaigns, and broadcasters who create or air TV and radio political advertisements, since they would not be subject to any federal disclosure mandate on AI-generated content from the FCC. The bill does not address AI disclosure requirements that might come from other sources, such as state law or other federal agencies.
The bill was introduced in the House on October 4, 2024, by Rep. Andrew Clyde and four cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It was introduced late in the 118th Congress and did not receive a vote before that Congress ended, meaning it did not become law. For the bill to advance, it would need to be reintroduced in a new Congress and go through committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential signature.
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Official summary
Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act
This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from finalizing or enforcing the proposed rule titled Disclosure and Transparency of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in Political Advertisements and published on August 5, 2024, or any substantially similar rule. The proposed rule would require radio and television broadcasters to announce the presence of content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements as applicable.
Timeline
4 Oct 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9913 do?
- H.R. 9913, the "Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act," would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from finalizing or enforcing a specific proposed rule (FCC 24-74, adopted July 10, 2024) that would have required disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content in political television and radio advertisements. The bill also bars the FCC from adopting or enforcing any future rule that is "substantially similar" to that proposed rule. The bill primarily affects the FCC's regulatory authority, preventing the agency from moving forward with AI-disclosure requirements for political ads. It would also affect political candidates, campaigns, and broadcasters who create or air TV and radio political advertisements, since they would not be subject to any federal disclosure mandate on AI-generated content from the FCC. The bill does not address AI disclosure requirements that might come from other sources, such as state law or other federal agencies. The bill was introduced in the House on October 4, 2024, by Rep. Andrew Clyde and four cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It was introduced late in the 118th Congress and did not receive a vote before that Congress ended, meaning it did not become law. For the bill to advance, it would need to be reintroduced in a new Congress and go through committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential signature.
- Has H.R. 9913 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9913. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9913?
- H.R. 9913 was sponsored by Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9913?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (4 Oct 2024).
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