HR 6088

This bill, the Deepfakes in Federal Elections Prohibition Act, aims to prevent the spread of deceptive audio and visual media – often referred to as ‘deepfakes’ – within 60 days of a federal election. It prohibits individuals and groups from distributing such media with the intent to harm a candidate’s reputation or mislead voters, except under specific circumstances like disclosures or broadcasts as part of legitimate news coverage. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for distributing these deceptive materials prior to an election and allows candidates whose likeness is used in deepfakes to pursue legal action for damages.