AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency for the use of content that is substantially generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image, audio, or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9922, aims to make political ads clearer by requiring any ad that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create images, audio, or video to include a statement about it. This means if an ad has content made by AI, viewers will know it. This change is intended to help people understand what they're watching and listening to in political ads.
The bill would affect all political advertisements that use AI-generated content, ensuring transparency for voters. By knowing when AI is used, viewers can better evaluate the information they are receiving.
HB9922 was introduced on July 23, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It has not advanced further in the legislative process yet. The sponsors of the bill are Joseph Morelle, Rick Larsen, Terri Sewell, Norma Torres, and Julie Johnson.
