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H.R. 5272119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Sep 10, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
Introduced:
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HR 5272 bans knowingly sharing convincing AI-generated fakes of federal candidates meant to sway elections or fundraising.
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HR 5272 would make it illegal to knowingly share AI-generated images, audio, or video that falsely and convincingly depicts a federal candidate if the intent is to influence an election or raise money. The fake content must be realistic enough to mislead a reasonable person. Satire, parody, and news disclosures are exempt from the ban.
The bill applies to individuals, political campaigns, and outside groups that create or share AI-generated election content. Federal candidates depicted in fake content would have the right to sue.
Candidates shown in prohibited content can sue for damages, seek a court order to stop its spread, and any violation automatically counts as defamation under the law. The person filing suit must meet a high evidentiary standard to prove a violation.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.