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Contact Congress about H.R. 5272: Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

People could not knowingly spread realistic AI fakes of federal candidates to sway votes or raise money. A targeted candidate could sue to stop the fake and seek damages. News coverage and satire would have protections.

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Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Latest action on H.R. 5272: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal candidates and anyone who shares political media about them. Candidates would get a direct way to sue over deceptive AI fakes. Campaigns, political committees, outside political groups, media outlets, platforms, and creators would need to pay close attention to whether AI content is misleading and whether notices are required.

Why this matters: AI tools can now make fake political videos and audio that look real, and those fakes can spread fast before an election. This bill gives federal candidates a specific way to fight back in court. It also tries to avoid blocking real news, commentary, satire, and parody.

Key provisions in H.R. 5272

  • People could not knowingly spread highly misleading AI images, audio, or video of federal candidates to sway an election or raise money.
  • The rule covers fake AI media about a candidate. It also covers fake AI media used in wider federal election activity.
  • Courts would ask what a normal person would think. The question is whether the AI media seriously changes how someone sees a candidate's looks, words, or actions.
  • Real news broadcasts, interviews, documentaries, and live coverage are exempt if they clearly tell viewers the content may not be real.
  • Newspapers, magazines, and similar online publications are exempt if they regularly carry news or commentary and clearly say the AI media does not truly show the candidate.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5272

What is H.R. 5272?
People could not knowingly spread realistic AI fakes of federal candidates to sway votes or raise money. A targeted candidate could sue to stop the fake and seek damages. News coverage and satire would have protections.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 5272?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 5272?
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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 5272 before I act?
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  • Contact your reps on Technology standards for deepfake detection in political adsDevelopment and implementation of technology standards to detect and manage the use of deepfakes in political advertising, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

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  • Take action on S. 1213: Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
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