US HB1027: QUIET Act Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act

In one paragraph

The QUIET Act (H.R. 1027) would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require anyone making a robocall or sending a robotext who uses AI to emulate a human being to disclose at the start that AI is being used. It would also double the maximum forfeiture and criminal fine when AI is used to impersonate an individual or entity with intent to defraud, cause harm or wrongfully obtain anything of value. Referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on February 5, 2025; it has not passed either house.

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What it means for business

None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted, callers and texters using AI that imitates a person would have to disclose it up front and could face doubled penalties for AI impersonation.

Key provisions

1. 1New 47 U.S.C. 227(k): a person making a robocall or sending a text message who uses AI to emulate a human being must disclose at the beginning that AI is being used
2. 2Robocall covers calls and texts made with equipment that dials stored or generated numbers (unless it needs substantial human intervention) or that use an artificial or prerecorded voice or an artificially generated message
3. 3New 227(l): maximum forfeiture penalties and criminal fines are doubled for violations where AI is used to impersonate an individual or entity with intent to defraud, cause harm or wrongfully obtain anything of value
4. 4The enhanced penalties would apply to violations occurring after enactment
5. 5Introduced February 5, 2025 and referred to House Energy and Commerce; no effective date because it has not been enacted

Latest legislative action

Feb 6, 2025. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H519)

Sponsors (showing 5 of 28)

Related and companion bills

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