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Congress·In Committee·7 months ago

House Bill Would Ban AI-Generated Voter Suppression Tactics, False Election Info in Final 60 Days

Also known as: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • Bans knowingly false messages meant to stop people from voting in federal elections, like lying about where/when to vote or who is eligible.
  • Targets misinformation pushed in the 60 days before an election, including false robocalls, texts, emails, and online posts.
  • Adds a rule aimed at generative AI: using AI to create fake election info to suppress voting would be illegal if done on purpose.
  • Lets voters (and certain election officials) sue in federal court to stop these tactics quickly, and judges may award attorney fees.
  • Creates or strengthens criminal penalties: up to 1 year in jail for deceptive voting info or for corruptly interfering with voting or registration. Also lets the Justice Department put out corrective info when local steps aren’t enough.
Civil RightsCriminal JusticeTechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Aug 5, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Aug 5, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

As soon as the bill becomes law

Justice Department starts enforcing the new bans on deceptive voting information for federal elections

In the 60 days before covered federal elections, knowingly spreading major false info about when/where/how to vote can trigger lawsuits or criminal charges, which may deter last-minute misinformation pushes.

Within 180 days after the bill becomes law

Attorney General publishes written procedures and standards for when the federal government will issue corrective voting information

Creates a clear playbook for how fast the Justice Department will respond when a serious lie is spreading and local officials have not fixed it—important in the final days before an election.

Within 180 days after the bill becomes law

U.S. Sentencing Commission reviews and may update sentencing guidelines for these election-related crimes

Could change how judges typically sentence people convicted of the new or expanded election intimidation/deception crimes, making outcomes more consistent across courts.

Within 180 days after each general election for federal office

Attorney General publishes a public report after each federal general election compiling allegations and enforcement actions

Voters, journalists, and advocacy groups can see where deceptive practices were alleged, what was investigated, and whether corrective messages, civil cases, or prosecutions happened—helpful for spotting repeat patterns.

Related News

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Virginia Mercury·7 months ago

On 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, McClellan introduces bill to strengthen it

Rep. Jennifer McClellan reintroduced the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, which establishes a private right of action for voter deception and addresses AI-generated disinformation. The bill targets false info about voting time, place, or eligibility.

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ABC 10 (KXTV)·21 days ago

Potential changes come to voting regulations

A new federal bill aims to ban deceptive voting information, specifically targeting generative AI used to create fake election details. The legislation would make it illegal to knowingly spread false info about polling locations or voter eligibility within 60 days of an election.

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WHTM (ABC 27)·25 days ago

Pennsylvania lawmakers unveil new election protection legislation

Pennsylvania Democrats are introducing state-level legislation modeled after the federal Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act. The bill seeks to protect voters from disinformation and harassment by prohibiting the dissemination of false voting info.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 4894
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Cosponsors

(34)
D: 34

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