AI Fraud Deterrence Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Nov 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The AI Fraud Deterrence Act, H.R. 6306, would increase penalties for financial crimes committed using artificial intelligence. Specifically, it proposes to raise fines and prison sentences for mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering when AI is used in the commission of these offenses. The bill also adds specific penalties for impersonating federal officials with the assistance of AI.
This bill would affect individuals convicted of these financial crimes if artificial intelligence was used to aid in their commission. It also defines "artificial intelligence" for the purposes of these laws, referencing an existing definition from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. The bill includes a provision to ensure legitimate uses of AI in satire or parody are not impacted, provided they are clearly disclosed as not authentic.
H.R. 6306 was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 25, 2025, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced."
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Timeline
25 Nov 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6306 do?
- The AI Fraud Deterrence Act, H.R. 6306, would increase penalties for financial crimes committed using artificial intelligence. Specifically, it proposes to raise fines and prison sentences for mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering when AI is used in the commission of these offenses. The bill also adds specific penalties for impersonating federal officials with the assistance of AI. This bill would affect individuals convicted of these financial crimes if artificial intelligence was used to aid in their commission. It also defines "artificial intelligence" for the purposes of these laws, referencing an existing definition from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. The bill includes a provision to ensure legitimate uses of AI in satire or parody are not impacted, provided they are clearly disclosed as not authentic. H.R. 6306 was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 25, 2025, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its current status is "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 6306 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6306. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6306?
- H.R. 6306 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6306?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (25 Nov 2025).
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