People could not knowingly spread realistic AI fakes about federal candidates to affect an election or raise money. A harmed candidate could sue to stop the fake and seek damages. News uses with clear warnings, satire, and parody would be exempt.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Latest action on S. 1213: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal candidates, campaigns, political committees, media outlets, and people or groups that make or share political content. It matters most when AI is used to make a candidate appear to say or do something that did not happen. Candidates would get a direct way to sue. Campaigns, creators, and outlets would need to think harder about labels, warnings, and whether the media could mislead voters.
Why this matters: AI tools make it easier to create fake videos, images, and voices that look or sound real. In an election, that can make voters believe a candidate said or did something false. This bill tries to stop the most deceptive uses in federal races while leaving room for news, satire, and parody. Its real effect would depend on how courts read the terms and how fast candidates can sue when fake media spreads online.
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Officially: Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
People could not knowingly spread realistic AI fakes about federal candidates to affect an election or raise money. A harmed candidate could sue to stop the fake and seek damages. News uses with clear warnings, satire, and parody would be exempt.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1213. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Rules and Administration
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (3/31/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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