HR 8858 United States House · 118th Congress

Securing Elections From AI Deception Act

This bill bans developers and deployers of AI algorithms from using them to deceive voters about election procedures (like voting locations or registration rules) or intimidate people from voting. It requires clear disclaimers - such as "AI Disclaimer: This output was generated by artificial intelligence" - on AI-generated election content, including fake candidate videos or altered voting information. The law sets safety standards for election-related AI, requiring developers to ensure algorithms are "safe and effective" before use. The Federal Trade Commission enforces these rules, with violations potentially leading to fines or up to one year in prison.
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Introduced Jun 27, 2024 Last action Jun 27, 2024
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Photo of Shontel M. Brown
Shontel M. Brown
DDemocratic
OH
11
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Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
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Photo of Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
MA
7
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Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
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Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
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Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
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Photo of Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
PA
17