REAL Political Advertisements Act
- Introduced May 2
- Committee May 2
- Passed House Next
- Passed Senate Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
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Summary
Require the Exposure of AI-Led Political Advertisements Act or the REAL Political Advertisements Act
Full summary4 paragraphs
This bill expands certain disclosure and disclaimer requirements for political campaigns, including by requiring disclaimers on advertisements containing content generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Specifically, the bill requires a communication (e.g., a political advertisement) to include, in a clear and conspicuous manner, a statement if the communication contains an image or video footage that was generated in whole or in part with the use of AI. The bill outlines the requirements for determining a clear and conspicuous manner as it applies to specified communications (e.g., text or video communications).
The bill directs the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to issue a regulation related to generative AI, including the criteria for determining whether an advertisement contains an image or video footage created through generative AI.
The bill also requires reporting to the FEC of paid internet or digital communications.
Library of Congress summary, May 2, 2023
- Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2023
Actions
- HouseIntroduced in HouseMay 2, 2023
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.May 2, 2023
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Committee on House AdministrationReferred To May 2, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors0 cosponsors
- Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-9)Sponsor, May 2, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
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Titles3
- REAL Political Advertisements ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
- Require the Exposure of AI–Led Political Advertisements ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
- To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency and accountability for the use of content that is generated by artificial intelligence (generative AI) in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects1
Related bills1
- S. 1596 118th, Identical bill REAL Political Advertisements Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.