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Regulating AI Voice Cloning in Phone Systems and Robocalls.

This bill amends the Communications Act to explicitly include voices generated by artificial intelligence, such as voice cloning, under existing rules for prerecorded or artificial voice systems used in telephone calls. The goal is to establish technical and procedural standards to protect citizens from fraud and unwanted communications utilizing realistic AI-generated voices.
Key points
New rules specifically address the use of voices created by generative AI (e.g., voice cloning) in telephone systems.
The legislation aims to curb fraud and unwanted calls (robocalls) that utilize deepfake voice technology.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8939
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Process start date: 2024-07-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish technical and procedural standards for artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8939.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New rules specifically address the use of voices created by generative AI (e.g., voice cloning) in telephone systems.
  • The legislation aims to curb fraud and unwanted calls (robocalls) that utilize deepfake voice technology.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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