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119-s-3354119th CongressWALLET

QUIET Act

Sponsored By: Senator Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

Requires callers to disclose when AI is used in robocalls or text messages. The bill would add a rule that any automated call or message that uses artificial intelligence to emulate a person must begin with an upfront disclosure and it defines which calls and texts count as robocalls and text messages under the law.

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  • Families and consumers would see or hear a clear, up-front statement when AI is generating or voicing a call or message so recipients know it is not a live person.
  • Companies and services that send automated calls or texts using AI would have to include the disclosure at the start, while calls or texts that require substantial human intervention are excluded.
  • If AI is used to impersonate an individual or entity with intent to defraud, harm, or wrongfully obtain value, the bill would double the maximum civil forfeitures and criminal fines that apply now; those higher penalties would apply to violations after the bill becomes law.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Higher fines for AI impersonation

If enacted, this bill would double the maximum civil forfeiture and the maximum criminal fine for robocall or text violations when the caller or sender uses AI to impersonate an individual or entity with intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain value. The doubling would apply relative to the maximums otherwise authorized under subsection (b)(4) or (e)(5)(A) of this section or subsection (b) of section 503 for forfeitures, and under subsection (e)(5)(B) of this section or section 501 for criminal fines. The enhanced penalties would apply to violations that occur after the date of enactment.

Robocalls and texts must disclose AI

If enacted, this bill would require a person who makes a robocall or sends a text using artificial intelligence to say at the start that AI is being used. The disclosure must occur at the beginning of the call or message. The bill defines robocall to include calls or texts placed using equipment such as automatic dialing systems or using an artificial or prerecorded voice or an artificially generated message. The bill defines text message to include SMS, MMS, and RCS and excludes real-time, two-way voice or video communication and calls/texts that require substantial human intervention.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 12/4/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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