Bill · H.R. 9439· House(119-HR-9439)
Voluntary Consumer AI Disclosure Pilot Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Zoe Lofgren
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Voluntary Consumer AI Disclosure Pilot Act," seeks to amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act. It directs the Director of NIST to establish a pilot program focused on artificial intelligence. This program will evaluate voluntary ways to disclose content produced or manipulated by AI systems. The goal includes developing guidelines, best practices, and voluntary standards for these disclosures. The Director is also tasked with reporting the outcomes of this pilot program to specific Congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 26
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill establishes a pilot program to develop voluntary disclosure standards that help consumers identify AI-generated or manipulated content.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill seeks consultation with private sector entities of different sizes to help develop feasible and useful disclosure standards.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
Establishing provenance and disclosure standards for AI content can help users better understand how their interactions with digital content are being managed.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of a pilot program for AI content disclosure (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1, subparagraph A): This could help people understand when they are engaging with content generated by an artificial intelligence system or participating in real-time interactions with such systems.
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Development of guidelines and voluntary standards (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 1, subparagraph B): This provision aims to create best practices for how private sector entities disclose AI-generated or manipulated content to users.
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Consultation with various groups (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2, subparagraph B): The program seeks input from private sector entities of different sizes, civil society, and academia, which could ensure a wider range of perspectives are considered.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Billionaires+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Gun Owners+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Students+2Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Women+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3Increases Big Tech Regulation+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Privacy Rights+2
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Introduced in House