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SOUL Act of 2026
4/24/2026, 3:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8323
The bill, designated as H.R. 8323 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 17, United States Code, to create sovereign ownership rights in unique likeness for U.S. citizens. The primary purpose is to safeguard against unauthorized digital replications and abuses of individuals' likenesses. The bill likely includes provisions outlining the scope of these ownership rights, defining unauthorized uses, and specifying enforcement mechanisms to protect individuals from exploitation of their unique likeness in the digital domain.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8323
Bill HR 8323 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8323 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8323's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8323
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8323
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8323
To amend title 17, United States Code, to establish sovereign ownership rights in unique likeness for U.S. citizens, to protect against unauthorized digital replications and abuses, and for other purposes.
To amend title 17, United States Code, to establish sovereign ownership rights in unique likeness for U.S. citizens, to protect against unauthorized digital replications and abuses, and for other purposes.
Comments
Callen Sherman
898
1 month ago
Excited for the positive changes this bill will bring! #HR8323 #SOULAct2026
Jensen Rosenthal
914
1 month ago
This bill is garbage.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8323
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