Bill · S. 5135· Senate(119-S-5135)
AI Ads Act
- Introduced
- 7/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/27/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "AI Ads Act," seeks to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. It aims to clarify that prohibitions against the fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority and the fraudulent solicitation of funds include content generated using artificial intelligence. The legislation also expands the scope of these prohibitions. It moves from targeting specific candidates or parties to covering any candidate, political party, or real or fictitious political committee or organization.
Yes
Does this make elections run better?+5
The bill enhances electoral integrity by clarifying that AI-generated content used for fraudulent solicitation or misrepresentation of campaign authority is prohibited.
Does this protect the right to vote?+3
By preventing AI-generated fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority, the bill helps protect the integrity of political communication.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+2
The bill targets the use of generative AI in political misrepresentation, which imposes new compliance standards on how such technology is used in campaigns.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of AI Use in Fraud: Under Section 2, the bill includes content generated in whole or in part with generative AI within the existing prohibitions against fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority and the fraudulent solicitation of funds. This could help prevent people from being misled by AI-generated content used to fake campaign authority or solicit money.
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Expanded Protections Against Misrepresentation: Section 3 updates the law so that the prohibition against fraudulent misrepresentation is no longer limited to candidates or their agents. By including any candidate, political party, or real or fictitious political committee or organization, the law provides broader coverage against those attempting to misrepresent themselves.
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Broader Solicitation Protections: Section 3 also amends the rules regarding the fraudulent solicitation of funds. It expands the language to include any candidate, political party, or other real or fictitious political committee or organization, which could provide more comprehensive protection against fraudulent fund solicitation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+2
- 7/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.