Spot the Fakes Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Spot the Fakes Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require that content generated by artificial intelligence be labeled as AI-generated. This labeling would need to be included within the metadata of the output or through other technological means, providing a verifiable record of its origin. The National Institute of Standards and Technology would help determine appropriate methods for this verification.
This bill affects individuals or entities that own or control AI-generated content, which is broadly defined to include any video, image, audio, text, or other medium created by artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing the labeling requirement, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The FTC would issue regulations, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to specify how content should be labeled within six months of the bill becoming law.
As of July 2, 2026, H.R. 9578 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill's next step in the legislative process would be consideration by this committee.
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Timeline
2 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9578 do?
- The Spot the Fakes Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would require that content generated by artificial intelligence be labeled as AI-generated. This labeling would need to be included within the metadata of the output or through other technological means, providing a verifiable record of its origin. The National Institute of Standards and Technology would help determine appropriate methods for this verification. This bill affects individuals or entities that own or control AI-generated content, which is broadly defined to include any video, image, audio, text, or other medium created by artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing the labeling requirement, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. The FTC would issue regulations, in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, to specify how content should be labeled within six months of the bill becoming law. As of July 2, 2026, H.R. 9578 has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill's next step in the legislative process would be consideration by this committee.
- Has H.R. 9578 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9578. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9578?
- H.R. 9578 was sponsored by Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9578?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (2 Jul 2026).
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