# 119-hr-9922: AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026

119-hr-9922, AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9922
- Congress: 119
- Title: AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-15

## Summary

**This bill would require clear, mandatory AI disclaimers in political communications that use images, audio, or video substantially generated by artificial intelligence.** It would also create civil penalties for failures to disclose and direct the Federal Election Commission to set rules and report on compliance.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] (D-CA), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Which political ads count: benefit, high. This bill would define which political messages are covered. Covered communications would include public ads on broadcast, print, outdoor, mail, phone banks, internet, or other digital media that (A) expressly advocate for or against a candidate, (B) refer to a candidate during the 120 days before…
- FEC rules and reporting on AI ads: benefit, medium. This bill would require the FEC to write rules within 90 days, working with NIST, on how to tell if media was made or materially altered by AI and what the disclaimer must say. The bill would also require the FEC to report to congressional committees not later than 2 years after enactment and every…
- Fines and faster FEC enforcement: cost, medium. This bill would let the FEC publish a civil penalty schedule for missing the required AI disclaimer. Penalties could be up to $50,000 per covered communication. The FEC would consider prior violations and distribution size when setting a fine. Not answering an FEC notice could be treated as admitti…
- New AI disclaimer rules for ads: mixed, high. This bill would require a clear statement when an ad contains image, audio, or video substantially generated or materially altered by AI. The rule would apply whenever a disbursement finances a covered communication made after enactment. For audio, the line would be spoken at the start or end, last…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9922 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9922)

## Related
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9922 (as of 2026-08-15).