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US HB3044: REAL Political Advertisements Act Require the Exposure of AI–Led Political Advertisements Act

Dead/Failed United States (Federal) · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

HB3044 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action May 2, 2023.

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In one paragraph

The federal H.R. 3044 (REAL Political Advertisements Act) would have required political ads covered by FECA section 318(a) that contain image or video footage generated in whole or in part with generative AI to carry a clear and conspicuous statement saying so, and extended electioneering communications to paid online ads. Introduced May 2, 2023 and referred to the House Administration Committee; it died when the 118th Congress ended on January 3, 2025.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None: the bill died when the 118th Congress ended on January 3, 2025 and never became law. It would have required AI disclaimers on covered political ads and extended election rules to large online platforms.

Key provisions

  1. New FECA section 318(e): a covered communication containing an image or video footage generated in whole or in part with generative AI shall include a clear and conspicuous statement that it does so
  2. Safe harbor: audio statements spoken clearly for at least 3 seconds; video statements both written (shown at least 4 seconds) and audible; written statements in letters at least as large as most text
  3. The FEC shall issue regulations within 120 days after enactment on criteria, statement content and a definition of AI-generated content
  4. Electioneering communications would include internet or digital communications placed or promoted for a fee on an online platform with 50,000,000 or more unique monthly U.S. visitors or users
  5. Applies to communications made on or after January 1, 2024; the FEC must report to Congress within 2 years after enactment and biannually after
  6. Introduced May 2, 2023 and referred to the House Administration Committee; the bill sets no new penalty

Latest legislative action

May 2, 2023. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-NY-9

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Political AdvertisingAI Transparency

Affected industries

MediaGovernment

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