REAL Political Advertisements Act
- Introduced May 15
- Committee May 15
- Passed Senate Next
- Passed House Not yet
- To President 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 15, 2023
- Introduced in SenateMay 15, 2023
Actions
- SenateIntroduced in SenateMay 15, 2023
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.May 15, 2023
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in SenateMay 15, 2023PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Rules and Administration CommitteeReferred To May 15, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors3 cosponsors
- Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)Sponsor, May 15, 2023
- Cory Booker (D-NJ)OriginalJoined May 15, 2023
- Michael Bennet (D-CO)OriginalJoined May 15, 2023
- Peter Welch (D-VT)Joined Jan 31, 2024
Amendments0
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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
- A bill 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
- H.R. 3044 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.