Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
The Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act would prohibit the distribution of AI-generated audio or visual media that materially deceives people about candidates for federal office. This applies to media created using artificial intelligence or machine learning that makes it appear authentic, but would fundamentally change a reasonable person's understanding of a candidate's appearance, speech, or actions. The bill aims to prevent this from influencing elections or soliciting funds, with exceptions for satire, parody, and news organizations that clearly disclose questions about authenticity.
Candidates whose likeness or speech is used in such deceptive AI-generated media could seek court orders to stop its distribution and could also sue for damages. The bill specifies that a violation would be considered defamation per se, and the plaintiff would need to prove the violation with clear and convincing evidence. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration, with no further action taken as of this report.
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Timeline
10 Sep 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5272 do?
- The Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act would prohibit the distribution of AI-generated audio or visual media that materially deceives people about candidates for federal office. This applies to media created using artificial intelligence or machine learning that makes it appear authentic, but would fundamentally change a reasonable person's understanding of a candidate's appearance, speech, or actions. The bill aims to prevent this from influencing elections or soliciting funds, with exceptions for satire, parody, and news organizations that clearly disclose questions about authenticity. Candidates whose likeness or speech is used in such deceptive AI-generated media could seek court orders to stop its distribution and could also sue for damages. The bill specifies that a violation would be considered defamation per se, and the plaintiff would need to prove the violation with clear and convincing evidence. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on House Administration, with no further action taken as of this report.
- Has H.R. 5272 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5272. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5272?
- H.R. 5272 was sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5272?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (10 Sep 2025).
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