AI Ads Act
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The AI Ads Act would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to address the use of artificial intelligence in political communications. It clarifies that existing federal prohibitions on fraudulently misrepresenting campaign authority and fraudulently soliciting campaign funds explicitly cover content generated in whole or in part using generative AI. The bill also broadens who can be held liable and who can be victimized under these provisions: currently, the fraudulent-misrepresentation prohibition applies only to candidates or their staff acting to damage another candidate or party. The bill removes that limitation, extending the prohibition to any person, and covers misrepresentation of any candidate, political party, or other real or fictitious political committee or organization, not just other candidates or parties.
This bill would affect candidates, campaigns, political parties, political committees, and any individuals or entities involved in creating or distributing political advertising or fundraising solicitations, including those using AI-generated content. By expanding both the scope of covered actors and the entities that can be impersonated, the bill would potentially increase the range of conduct subject to federal enforcement under campaign fraud laws.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Ro Khanna and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered, amended, or voted on; committee review would be the next step before any further action by the full House.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 30, 2026. 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. 9985 do?
- The AI Ads Act would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to address the use of artificial intelligence in political communications. It clarifies that existing federal prohibitions on fraudulently misrepresenting campaign authority and fraudulently soliciting campaign funds explicitly cover content generated in whole or in part using generative AI. The bill also broadens who can be held liable and who can be victimized under these provisions: currently, the fraudulent-misrepresentation prohibition applies only to candidates or their staff acting to damage another candidate or party. The bill removes that limitation, extending the prohibition to any person, and covers misrepresentation of any candidate, political party, or other real or fictitious political committee or organization, not just other candidates or parties. This bill would affect candidates, campaigns, political parties, political committees, and any individuals or entities involved in creating or distributing political advertising or fundraising solicitations, including those using AI-generated content. By expanding both the scope of covered actors and the entities that can be impersonated, the bill would potentially increase the range of conduct subject to federal enforcement under campaign fraud laws. The bill was introduced in the House on July 30, 2026, by Rep. Ro Khanna and referred to the Committee on House Administration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered, amended, or voted on; committee review would be the next step before any further action by the full House.
- Has H.R. 9985 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Jul 2026, H.R. 9985 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9985?
- H.R. 9985 was sponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna [D-CA17] (Democrat-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9985?
- Introduced (30 Jul 2026).
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