REAL Act
Latest action (10 Dec 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 6571, the REAL Act, would require federal officials to disclose when they use generative artificial intelligence to create or alter content before publishing or releasing it. Any such disclosure must be clear, prominent, written in plain language, and must explain that AI was used, how the content was generated or altered, and what technology or method was involved. The requirement would not apply to private communications, certain classified material, minor formatting or visual adjustments, routine text drafts reviewed by staff, or personal social-media posts unrelated to official duties.
The bill applies broadly to "Federal officials," defined to include the President, Vice President, and employees of federal agencies. The Office of Management and Budget would be required to issue implementing rules within 180 days, and the President, Vice President, and agency heads would have to submit annual public compliance audits. Violations could trigger retractions, corrective communications, corrective action plans, Government Accountability Office oversight, and disciplinary measures against employees or contractors.
The bill was introduced on December 10, 2025, by Rep. Bill Foster with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on by the full House, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President before taking effect, which would occur 90 days after enactment.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on December 10, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6571 do?
- H.R. 6571, the REAL Act, would require federal officials to disclose when they use generative artificial intelligence to create or alter content before publishing or releasing it. Any such disclosure must be clear, prominent, written in plain language, and must explain that AI was used, how the content was generated or altered, and what technology or method was involved. The requirement would not apply to private communications, certain classified material, minor formatting or visual adjustments, routine text drafts reviewed by staff, or personal social-media posts unrelated to official duties. The bill applies broadly to "Federal officials," defined to include the President, Vice President, and employees of federal agencies. The Office of Management and Budget would be required to issue implementing rules within 180 days, and the President, Vice President, and agency heads would have to submit annual public compliance audits. Violations could trigger retractions, corrective communications, corrective action plans, Government Accountability Office oversight, and disciplinary measures against employees or contractors. The bill was introduced on December 10, 2025, by Rep. Bill Foster with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on by the full House, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed by the President before taking effect, which would occur 90 days after enactment.
- Has H.R. 6571 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Dec 2025, H.R. 6571 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6571?
- H.R. 6571 was sponsored by Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL11] (Democrat-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6571?
- Introduced (10 Dec 2025).
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