H.R. 9985119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

AI Ads Act

Introduced: Jul 30, 2026

Latest action: Jul 30, 2026

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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What this bill means

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What this bill does

The AI Ads Act (H.R. 9985) updates the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to expand rules against fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent political fundraising. Specifically, it clarifies that existing laws prohibiting the fake representation of political authority and fraudulent solicitation of funds apply to content created in whole or in part using generative artificial intelligence (AI).

Who it affects

* **Any person:** The prohibition against fraudulent political misrepresentation is expanded to apply to any individual, rather than just federal candidates and their employees or agents. * **Political entities and candidates:** Candidates, political parties, and real or fictitious political committees and organizations (along with their employees and agents) are protected from being fraudulently misrepresented or falsely named in fundraising attempts. * **Voters and donors:** The bill covers communications and solicitations directed at the public that fraudulently impersonate political figures or organizations.

What would change

* **Inclusion of Generative AI:** Prohibitions on fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent fundraising explicitly cover content generated partially or entirely by generative AI. * **Expanded scope of violators:** Anyone who fraudulently misrepresents campaign authority can be found in violation, removing the restriction that previously limited this rule to federal candidates and their staff. * **Expanded scope of targeted entities:** The rule prohibiting false representation and fraudulent solicitation now protects any candidate, political party, or political committee/organization (whether real or fictitious). * **Removal of damage requirement:** Violations no longer require proof that a misrepresentation was "damaging" to a candidate or political party. * **Expanded fundraising rules:** Falsely claiming to represent any candidate, political party, or political committee/organization (or their staff) when asking for funds is explicitly prohibited.

Money or funding

The provided summary does not mention any federal appropriations, spending authorizations, taxes, fees, or specific monetary penalties.

Important exceptions or limits

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Plain-English bottom line

This bill broadens federal election laws to prohibit anyone from using generative AI or other means to falsely impersonate or claim to speak for candidates, political parties, or political groups, particularly when soliciting money, without requiring proof that the misrepresentation caused political damage.

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Primary Sponsors

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Ro Khanna

Democrat • California • District 17

Primary Sponsor

Jul 30, 2026

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Recorded Actions

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H11100Jul 30, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Intro-HJul 30, 2026

Introduced in House

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Lobbying Activity

Federal lobbying disclosures that explicitly identify H.R. 9985. These records show reported lobbying involving the legislation; they do not establish that every member of Congress, sponsor, or voter was personally contacted.

AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL F/K/A PEGCC

Registrant: AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL F/K/A PEGCC

1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

Apr 21, 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Retirement: Provisions related to the tax treatment of private equity in various budget proposals and tax reform proposals including, Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376). Health Issues: Legislation affecting the regulation of private equity, including H.R. 3262, H.R. 3561, and other proposals related to equitable treatment of private equity in health care, private equity ownership with healthcare entities Trade (domestic/foreign): Legislation affecting the regulation of private equity, including the America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R.4521) and United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1260), and National Defense Authorization Act (S. 2226) Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities: Legislation affecting the regulation of private equity, including proposed legislation related to regulation of investment advisers, the Stop Wall Street Looting Act (S. 5333 / H.R. 9985), proposals related private equity and housing, proposed legislation related to beneficial ownership of corporations; Regulations affecting private equity firms in the United States and abroad; FY2024 Appropriations, and legislative and regulatory proposals related to credit funds and non-bank lending, Legislative and regulatory policy related to leveraged lending, private credit funds, and nonbank systemic risk regulations. Legislation affecting the regulation of private equity including tax and health related issues; implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169). Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Legislation affecting the tax treatment of private equity, including proposed legislation on carried interest capital gains Inflation Reduction Act(Public Law No: 117-169), Issues related to carried interest, Provisions related to the tax treatment of private equity, including proposals to alter the treatment of carried interest capital gains and interest deductibility. Banking: Legislation affecting the regulation of private equity, including proposed legislation related to regulation of investment advisers, Stop Wall Street Looting Act (S. 5333 / H.R. 9985), proposals related private equity and housing, proposed legislation related to beneficial ownership of corporations, Legislative and regulatory policy related to leveraged lending, private credit funds, and nonbank systemic risk regulations. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues related to Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice anti-trust regulations and proposals.

Government entities reported: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENATE Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS) Treasury, Dept of

Reported filing-period amount: $710,000

This is the amount reported for the filing/reporting period and should not be interpreted as money spent lobbying this bill alone.

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