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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
HOUSEH.R. 9578· 119th Congress

Require Labels on AI-Generated Content

To require AI-generated content is labeled as AI-generated with the metadata of the output or by other technological means, and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Introduced
Jul 2, 2026
Last Action
Jul 2, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 2, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Mandates that AI-generated content be labeled as such using metadata or other technological means.
  • Applies labeling requirement to content output across unspecified contexts and platforms.
  • Bill details beyond title are not yet available from Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects creators, platforms, and AI companies that produce or distribute synthetic content.
  • Aims to help consumers identify machine-generated material vs. human-created work.
  • Raises questions about enforcement, technical standards, and compliance costs — details pending committee review.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced July 2, 2026; referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee review is next step.
  • With only 2 cosponsors and early stage, passage likelihood is low without broader support.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your representative if you have views on AI transparency rules.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 2, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Jul 2, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 2, 2026Introduced in House