Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act

10/23/2024, 1:49 PM

Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from finalizing or enforcing the proposed rule titled Disclosure and Transparency of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in Political Advertisements and published on August 5, 2024, or any substantially similar rule. The proposed rule would require radio and television broadcasters to announce the presence of content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements as applicable.   

Bill 118 hr 9913, also known as the Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from interfering in the electoral process.

The bill aims to ensure that the FCC does not have the authority to regulate or control political speech or content on broadcast stations, cable systems, or satellite providers. It also prohibits the FCC from imposing any regulations that would restrict the ability of individuals or organizations to engage in political speech or advertising.

Additionally, the Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act seeks to protect the First Amendment rights of individuals and organizations to freely express their political views without fear of government censorship or interference. It emphasizes the importance of a free and fair electoral process, where all voices can be heard without undue influence from regulatory agencies. Overall, this bill is designed to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that political speech remains protected under the Constitution. It aims to prevent the FCC from overstepping its bounds and infringing on the rights of individuals and organizations to participate in the democratic process.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9913
Introduced on
2024-10-04
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/4/2024
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from finalizing or enforcing the proposed rule titled Disclosure and Transparency of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in Political Advertisements and published on August 5, 2024, or any substantially similar rule. The proposed rule would require radio and television broadcasters to announce the presence of content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements as applicable.   

Bill 118 hr 9913, also known as the Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from interfering in the electoral process.

The bill aims to ensure that the FCC does not have the authority to regulate or control political speech or content on broadcast stations, cable systems, or satellite providers. It also prohibits the FCC from imposing any regulations that would restrict the ability of individuals or organizations to engage in political speech or advertising.

Additionally, the Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act seeks to protect the First Amendment rights of individuals and organizations to freely express their political views without fear of government censorship or interference. It emphasizes the importance of a free and fair electoral process, where all voices can be heard without undue influence from regulatory agencies. Overall, this bill is designed to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that political speech remains protected under the Constitution. It aims to prevent the FCC from overstepping its bounds and infringing on the rights of individuals and organizations to participate in the democratic process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from promulgating or enforcing rules regarding disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertisements.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

Comments

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Barbara Scott
@charoli_dried_lime_fines_herbes45197
I support this bill. It will help protect our elections.
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Gage Terry
@lemon_verbena_focaccia_nut26261
I support this bill.
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Messiah Singleton
@cardhu_celeriac_cherry52233
So, this new bill is supposed to stop the FCC from messing with our elections, right? Sounds like a good idea to me. But how will this really change things in the long run? #HRBill9913 #ElectionMeddling #Politics

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/8/2025

Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act

This bill prohibits the Federal Communications Commission from finalizing or enforcing the proposed rule titled Disclosure and Transparency of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Co...

Latest Action10/4/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.