Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
REAL Political Advertisements Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Require the Exposure of AI-Led Political Advertisements Act or the REAL Political Advertisements Act. It amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to increase transparency regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence in political advertisements. The bill expands the definition of electioneering communications to include certain online and digital platforms. It requires political ads containing images or video footage generated by AI to include clear and conspicuous disclaimers. The legislation establishes specific formatting rules for text, audio, and video disclaimers to ensure voters are properly informed. Finally, it mandates regular reports from the Federal Election Commission to Congress regarding compliance and enforcement.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation establishes new disclosure mandates for digital political ads and requires regular compliance reports from the Federal Election Commission.
- Scored +6
Does this make elections run better?
The bill enhances transparency in elections by requiring clear disclaimers on political advertisements that utilize generative AI.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transparency for Voters: Section 4 (Requiring Disclaimers on Advertisements Containing Content Generated by Artificial Intelligence) requires political communications that use generative AI for images or video footage to include a clear and conspicuous statement. This helps individuals identify manipulated content and make more informed decisions.
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Inclusion of Digital Platforms: Section 3 (Expansion of Definition of Electioneering Communication) updates the law to cover qualified internet and digital communications on large online platforms with 50,000,000 or more unique monthly visitors. This ensures that modern online political ads are held to the same transparency standards as traditional broadcasts.
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Clear Safety Rules: Section 4(e)(2) (Safe harbor for determining clear and conspicuous manner) sets exact rules for how disclaimers must appear, such as lasting at least three seconds for audio or appearing in written format for at least four seconds in videos. This protects the public by ensuring the disclosures are actually noticeable and understandable.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Compliance Burdens for Advertisers: Section 4 (Requiring Disclaimers on Advertisements Containing Content Generated by Artificial Intelligence) places strict regulatory requirements on political advertisers to include specific written and audible statements if they use AI-generated images or videos. This could create extra steps and administrative burdens for campaigns and groups communicating with the public.
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Reporting and Oversight Costs: Section 5 (Reports) requires the Federal Election Commission to submit biannual reports to Congress assessing compliance and enforcement. This ongoing government reporting requirement utilizes public resources to oversee the new mandates.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation establishes new disclosure mandates for digital political ads and requires regular compliance reports from the Federal Election Commission. Does this make elections run better? — The bill enhances transparency in elections by requiring clear disclaimers on political advertisements that utilize generative AI.
- 10/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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