Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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
The "Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act" seeks to prohibit the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media. This applies to content that uses artificial intelligence to create an appearance of authenticity that would fundamentally mislead a reasonable person. The prohibition targets content used during Federal election activities to influence elections or solicit funds. The act specifically focuses on media relating to candidates for Federal office. It also establishes pathways for civil actions and relief for those affected.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Does this make elections run better?
The bill protects the integrity of federal elections by prohibiting deceptive AI-generated media.
- Scored +5
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill regulates the use of AI technology in political communications.
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The act amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to expand federal oversight of AI media.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The prohibition on deceptive media could restrict certain forms of political expression.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Candidates' Likenesses: A candidate for Federal office can seek injunctive relief to stop the distribution of deceptive media that uses their voice or likeness (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 1).
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Financial Recourse for Candidates: Candidates can bring civil actions for general or special damages against entities that distribute deceptive AI-s-generated media (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 2).
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Prevention of Misleading Information: The bill prevents the distribution of media that would cause a reasonable person to have a fundamentally different understanding of a candidate's speech or conduct (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Burden of Proof on Plaintiffs: In any civil action alleging a violation, the person bringing the suit must prove the violation through clear and convincing evidence (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 3).
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Legal Costs: While the court may award attorney's fees to a prevailing party, litigation involves the potential for seeking damages and costs (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph d, subparagraph 2).
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill protects the integrity of federal elections by prohibiting deceptive AI-generated media. Does this give the federal government more power? — The act amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to expand federal oversight of AI media. Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns? — It regulates political media used for soliciting funds and influencing elections. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The prohibition on deceptive media could restrict certain forms of political expression.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill regulates the use of AI technology in political communications.
- 3/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Josh HawleyRepublican · Missouri