DemocratBill · H.R. 9578· House(119-HR-9578)

Spot the Fakes Act

Rep. Gottheimer
Age: 51 years
New Jersey
Introduced
7/2/2026
Last activity
7/2/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Josh Gottheimer
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 2
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Spot the Fakes Act requires people who own or control AI-generated content to label it as AI-generated. This labeling must happen within the metadata of the output or through other technological means that provide verifiable proof of origin. The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology will help determine appropriate verification methods. The Federal Trade Commission, working with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, must issue regulations on how these labels are shown within six months of the enactment of the section. The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for enforcing these rules. Violating this requirement will be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7

    The bill protects consumers from deceptive practices by requiring labels on AI-generated content.

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+5

    The bill imposes new regulatory requirements on those who control AI-generated content.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The bill increases transparency regarding the origin of digital media through mandatory labeling.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-4

    The bill imposes new regulatory compliance burdens and potential legal risks for those producing AI content.