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119-hr-6571119th CongressWALLET

REAL Act

Sponsored By: Representative Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Introduced

Summary

Requires mandatory disclosure when Federal officials use generative artificial intelligence to create or alter text, images, audio, or video, and sets rules for how those disclosures must look and be audited. It would pair clear disclaimers with OMB rulemaking, annual audits, and penalties for violations.

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  • Federal officials would have to attach a plain‑language disclaimer to any published content created or materially altered with generative AI. The disclaimer must say the content used generative AI, briefly explain how it was generated or changed, and briefly describe the technology or method used.
  • Agencies would face a timebound rulemaking task. The Office of Management and Budget would issue guidance within 180 days on formatting, placement, and wording across media, and the law’s requirements would take effect 90 days after enactment.
  • Compliance would be monitored through an initial audit within 180 days and annual audits thereafter, with reports posted on White House or agency websites. If violations are found, officials must retract or correct content and issue corrective communications.
  • Federal employees and contractors could face discipline for violations. Employees may face penalties under personnel rules and contractors could face restrictions, contract termination, or other actions determined by agency heads.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Annual public audits of AI use

If enacted, the President, Vice President, and each agency head would have to submit an audit of compliance within 180 days of enactment and then every year. Those audits must go to Congress and be posted on the White House or the agency public website.

OMB rules for AI disclaimers

If enacted, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget would have to issue rules or policies within 180 days on how agencies must format, place, and word the AI disclaimers. The guidance would cover different media types so disclosures look and work the same across federal communications.

Required AI labels on federal content

If enacted, federal officials would have to put a clear, plain‑language label on any public content created or changed with generative AI. The label would have to say the content used AI, briefly explain how it was made or altered, and briefly describe the technology. The rule would start 90 days after enactment. There are listed exceptions, for example private drafts, some classified materials with an unclassified summary, small graphic tweaks that do not change meaning, and personal non‑government posts unrelated to duties.

Fast penalties for undisclosed AI content

If enacted, officials found to have violated the disclosure rule must submit a corrective plan to OMB and Congress within 30 days. If the plan is missing or not followed, the Comptroller General must issue corrective actions on a 30‑day clock. Officials should retract bad content when possible and publish corrections. Federal employees and contractors could face discipline, contract restrictions, or termination.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

IL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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