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119-s-1213119th CongressWALLET

Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

Sponsored By: Senator Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Introduced

Summary

Prohibit materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media about federal candidates. This bill would bar people and groups from knowingly distributing AI-made fake audio or video about candidates before elections and would give affected candidates a private civil remedy to stop distribution and seek damages.

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  • Candidates would be able to seek injunctive relief, damages, and reasonable attorney fees in court when their voice or likeness is used in materially deceptive AI media; plaintiffs must prove violations by clear and convincing evidence.
  • People, political committees, and other entities would be banned from knowingly distributing materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media during federal election activity or to solicit funds when the aim is to influence an election.
  • Radio and TV broadcasters, streaming services, regularly published newspapers and internet publications can be exempt if they clearly disclose authenticity concerns as part of bona fide newscasts or coverage, and satire or parody is also protected.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Ban on deceptive AI election media

If enacted, the bill would bar knowingly distributing AI-made audio or video that materially deceives about a federal candidate. The ban would apply when the media is used to influence an election or solicit funds. News broadcasts, regularly published outlets, and satire would be allowed in certain cases if they include clear disclosure.

Court remedies for federal candidates

If enacted, covered candidates could ask a court to stop distribution of materially deceptive AI media and could sue for general or special damages. Courts could award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party. Plaintiffs would have to prove violations by clear and convincing evidence.

Definitions for deceptive AI media

This bill would define key terms. It would make a "covered individual" a candidate for Federal office. It would define "deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media" as AI-created or AI-altered images, audio, or video that appear authentic and would lead a reasonable person to a fundamentally different impression.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

MN • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

  • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

    ME • R

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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