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CLEAR Act: Mandatory Reporting of Copyrighted Works Used in AI Training.

This law requires AI developers to notify the Copyright Office when they use copyrighted materials to train their models. It creates a public database, allowing creators and citizens to see if their work was used to build AI systems.
Key points
AI companies must submit a summary of copyrighted works included in their training datasets.
A public online database will be established for citizens to track the use of copyrighted content in AI.
Notices must be filed at least 30 days before an AI model is released or used commercially.
Failure to report can lead to fines starting at $5,000 per instance and court orders to stop using the material.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3813
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2026-02-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3813.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • AI companies must submit a summary of copyrighted works included in their training datasets.
  • A public online database will be established for citizens to track the use of copyrighted content in AI.
  • Notices must be filed at least 30 days before an AI model is released or used commercially.
  • Failure to report can lead to fines starting at $5,000 per instance and court orders to stop using the material.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-26.

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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