R U REAL Act
HR 7120, the R U REAL Act, requires telemarketers using AI to mimic human voices or text in calls or messages to disclose at the start that AI is being used. It directly affects businesses engaging in AI-powered telemarketing that impersonates individuals or entities. The bill adds enhanced penalties, doubling civil fines for violations where AI is used deceptively to defraud or cause harm. These changes amend the Telemarketing Sales Rule and the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud Act, effective after the bill's enactment.
Bill status
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 29, 2024
Last action Feb 2, 2024
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Feb 2, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
lower
Jan 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Jan 29, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Janice D. Schakowsky
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