Bills · HR 6571
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6571Government Operations and Politics
REAL Act
INTRO DEC 10· LAST ACTION DEC 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because advanced artificial intelligence, particularly "generative AI" that can create realistic text, images, and videos, is becoming increasingly sophisticated and accessible. Without clear disclosure requirements, it could become challenging for the public to discern whether information from their government is entirely human-made or partly influenced by AI. This could lead to concerns about trust in official communications and the potential for AI-generated content to inadvertently or intentionally mislead.
If this bill becomes law, voters would gain a new level of transparency regarding government information. They would be able to identify when government publications, reports, or visual content have been influenced or produced by AI, allowing them to better assess its authenticity and the level of human oversight. If it doesn't pass, there would be no federal requirement for such disclosure, potentially leaving the public unaware of AI's role in government communications, which could make it harder to evaluate official messages in an increasingly AI-driven world.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal officials to include a clear, plain-language disclaimer on all public content created or manipulated using generative AI.
Ensures transparency regarding the use of AI in government communications, helping the public understand the source of information.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop specific guidelines for the formatting and wording of these AI disclaimers across different media.
Creates consistent standards for disclosure, making it easier for the public to identify and understand AI-generated content from the government.
PROVISION 03
Requires annual audits by federal agencies, the President, and Vice President, to assess compliance with these AI disclosure rules, with reports submitted to Congress and made publicly available.
Provides ongoing oversight and accountability for the responsible use of AI in government communications.
PROVISION 04
Establishes that federal officials who violate the disclosure requirements may face disciplinary action, and contractors responsible for non-compliance could have their contracts terminated.
Provides enforcement mechanisms to ensure adherence to the disclosure rules, holding individuals and entities accountable.
PROVISION 05
Outlines specific exceptions where disclosure is not required, such as for internal communications, classified content (with caveats), minor graphic adjustments, routine efficiency drafts, and personal social media posts unrelated to duties.
Prevents overly broad application that could hinder routine government operations or personal expression not relevant to official duties.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 10
Introduced in House
DEC 10
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6571
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Last actionDec 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025
House BillHR 6571Government Operations and Politics
REAL Act
INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
