A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Voluntary Consumer AI Disclosure Pilot Act," seeks to amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act. It directs the Director of NIST to establish a pilot program focused on artificial intelligence. This program will evaluate voluntary ways to disclose content produced or manipulated by AI systems. The goal includes developing guidelines, best practices, and voluntary standards for these disclosures. The Director is also tasked with reporting the outcomes of this pilot program to specific Congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 26
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill establishes a pilot program to develop voluntary disclosure standards that help consumers identify AI-generated or manipulated content.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill seeks consultation with private sector entities of different sizes to help develop feasible and useful disclosure standards.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
Establishing provenance and disclosure standards for AI content can help users better understand how their interactions with digital content are being managed.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of a pilot program for AI content disclosure (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1, subparagraph A): This could help people understand when they are engaging with content generated by an artificial intelligence system or participating in real-time interactions with such systems.
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Development of guidelines and voluntary standards (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1, subparagraph B): This provision aims to create best practices for how private sector entities disclose AI-generated or manipulated content to users.
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Consultation with various groups (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2, subparagraph B): The program seeks input from private sector entities of different sizes, civil society, and academia, which could ensure a wider range of perspectives are considered.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill seeks consultation with private sector entities of different sizes to help develop feasible and useful disclosure standards. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Standardized AI disclosures create a more transparent digital environment for all users. Would farmers be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would gun owners be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Establishing industry-wide disclosure standards provides more predictable guidelines for interacting with digital content. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Standardized AI disclosures create a more transparent digital environment for all users. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI content interactions can help protect all consumers from potential digital deception. Would men be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The creation of voluntary standards for AI disclosure provides more clarity to consumers interacting with digital products and services. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would retired people be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would students be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Standardized AI disclosures create a more transparent digital environment for all users. Would union members be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups. Would women be better off under this? — Increased transparency in AI-generated content provides more information to all demographic groups.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — Establishing provenance and disclosure standards for AI content can help users better understand how their interactions with digital content are being managed. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill encourages the development of standards and best practices for how private sector entities disclose their use of artificial intelligence. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs NIST to establish a pilot program to study the feasibility and usefulness of AI content provenance and disclosure approaches.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill establishes a pilot program to develop voluntary disclosure standards that help consumers identify AI-generated or manipulated content.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates reporting on the outcomes of the AI disclosure pilot program to specific Congressional committees. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The focus on content provenance and disclosure provides users with more information regarding the origins of digital content they interact with.
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House