Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary
This bill bars knowingly distributing materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media of federal candidates to influence elections or raise funds, with exceptions such as disclosed bona fide newscasts. It also lets affected candidates sue for an injunction or damages.
Model-rated AI relevance 95%: The bill directly regulates AI-generated election deepfakes. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)
Sponsored by
Amy KlobucharDemocratMNData as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. What changed
Progress
Introduced
Mar 31, 2025
Reported by committee
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became law
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Latest action · March 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
What members said
Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.
Clarke reintroduced legislation requiring disclosure when generative AI is used in political advertising to protect election transparency.
Source ↗Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.
Source ↗Trahan's CLAIM Act would hold AI developers legally liable for harms caused by autonomous AI agents.
Source ↗DelBene is filing a FOIA request to force disclosure of information on a flawed AI-driven Medicare claims review program, calling for accountability and transparency.
Source ↗Rep. Jayapal proposes requiring AI companies to obtain a federal charter with strict safety mandates and accountability before harm occurs.
Source ↗Gallego warns about rogue AI models and the lack of reporting requirements or kill switches, calling for stronger oversight and accountability.
Source ↗Hawley led a hearing on rogue AI cyberattacks and called for AI companies to be held liable for damage caused by their AI agents.
Source ↗Hawley and Murphy introduced bipartisan legislation holding AI agent operators and developers liable for hacking incidents caused by their products.
Source ↗Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z