Bills · HR 1027
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1027Science, Technology, Communications
QUIET Act
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly tackles the growing threat of sophisticated scams and deceptive communications powered by artificial intelligence. As AI technology advances, it's becoming increasingly difficult for people to tell if they are speaking with a human or a computer, making them more vulnerable to fraud, misinformation, and other harms.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide consumers with greater transparency, giving them a crucial heads-up when interacting with AI-generated content in calls and texts. It also aims to make it significantly riskier for scammers to exploit AI for impersonation, potentially reducing the number of people who fall victim to such schemes. Without this law, the current protections and penalties might not be enough to keep pace with the evolving capabilities and misuse of AI.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires anyone making a robocall or sending a text message that uses artificial intelligence to emulate a human being to disclose this fact at the beginning of the call or message.
This provision increases transparency, allowing consumers to immediately know if they are interacting with AI rather than a human.
PROVISION 02
Doubles the maximum civil forfeiture penalties and criminal fines for violations where artificial intelligence is used to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain something of value.
This creates a stronger financial and criminal deterrent against malicious and fraudulent uses of AI in telecommunications.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'robocall' to include automated calls or text messages made using equipment that dials automatically or sends artificially generated or prerecorded messages, but excludes calls requiring substantial human involvement.
This clarifies the specific types of automated communications that fall under the new disclosure requirements and enhanced penalties.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'text message' broadly to cover various digital messages like SMS, MMS, and RCS sent to devices identified by phone numbers or email addresses, excluding real-time two-way voice or video communications.
Ensures the bill's protections and requirements extend across a wide range of common text-based communication methods that might use AI.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 27
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
11
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 37%
DEM 22 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 6
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H519)
FEB 5
Introduced in House
FEB 5
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1027
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House BillHR 1027Science, Technology, Communications
QUIET Act
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
27
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