Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill 118 hr 4611, also known as the Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit fraudulent practices that involve impersonating political candidates in order to deceive voters.

If passed, the Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act would make it illegal for any individual or organization to falsely claim to be a candidate for political office in order to spread misinformation or manipulate voters. This includes using robocalls, social media, or any other means of communication to deceive the public.

The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for those found guilty of violating the law. This could include fines, imprisonment, or other legal consequences. Overall, the Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that voters are not misled by false information. It is an important step towards maintaining transparency and honesty in political campaigns.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4611

Introduced on
2023-07-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill 118 hr 4611, also known as the Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit fraudulent practices that involve impersonating political candidates in order to deceive voters.

If passed, the Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act would make it illegal for any individual or organization to falsely claim to be a candidate for political office in order to spread misinformation or manipulate voters. This includes using robocalls, social media, or any other means of communication to deceive the public.

The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for those found guilty of violating the law. This could include fines, imprisonment, or other legal consequences. Overall, the Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act aims to protect the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that voters are not misled by false information. It is an important step towards maintaining transparency and honesty in political campaigns.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the distribution, with actual malice, of certain political communications that contain materially deceptive audio generated by artificial intelligence which impersonate a candidate's voice and are intended to injure the candidate's reputation or to deceive a voter into voting against the candidate, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action7/13/2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.