H.R. 10814 · 119th Congress
Where it stands
Introduced. Latest step, Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. It would change 3 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
H.R. 10814 would change 3 sections of existing law, and would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Oct 15, 2026).
52 U.S.C. 30104 Reporting requirements
52 U.S.C. 30101 Definitions
52 U.S.C. 30120 Publication and distribution of statements and solicitations
New provisions of the bill's own
Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.
52 U.S.C. 30104(f)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 10814 Sec. 3(a)
The bill says: Subparagraph (A) of section 304(f)(3) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30104(f)(3)(A)) is amended by striking "or satellite communication" each place it appears in clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting "satellite, or qualified internet or digital communication".
52 U.S.C. 30104(f)added (D)by H.R. 10814 Sec. 3(a)
(D) Qualified internet or digital communication.— The term qualified internet or digital communication means any communication which is placed or promoted for a fee on an online platform.
The bill says: Paragraph (3) of section 304(f) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30104(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
52 U.S.C. 30104(f)(3)(A)(i)(III)changedby H.R. 10814 Sec. 3(a)
The bill says: Section 304(f)(3)(A)(i)(III) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30104(f)(3)(A)(i)(III)) is amended by inserting "any broadcast, cable, or satellite" before "communication".
52 U.S.C. 30104(f)(3)(B)(i)rewrittenby H.R. 10814 Sec. 3(a)
The bill says: Section 304(f)(3)(B)(i) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30104(f)(3)(B)(i)) is amended to read as follows:
52 U.S.C. 30101added (27)by H.R. 10814 Sec. 3(b)
(27) Online platform.—(A) In general.— The term online platform means any public-facing website, web application, or digital application (including a social network, ad network, or search engine) which—(i)(I) sells qualified political advertisements; and(II) has 50,000,000 or more unique monthly United States visitors or users for a majority of months during the preceding 12 months; or(ii) is a third-party advertising vendor that has 50,000,000 or more unique monthly United States visitors in the aggregate on any advertisement space that it has sold or bought for a majority of months during the preceding 12 months, as measured by an independent digital ratings service accredited by the Media Ratings Council (or its successor).(B) Qualified political advertisement.— For purposes of this paragraph, the term qualified political advertisement means any advertisement (including search engine marketing, display advertisements, video advertisements, native advertisements, and sponsorships) that—(i) is made by or on behalf of a candidate; or(ii) communicates a message relating to any political matter of national importance, including—(I) a candidate;(II) any election to Federal office; or(III) a national legislative issue of public importance.(C) Third-party advertising vendor defined.— For purposes of this paragraph, the term third-party advertising vendor includes any third-party advertising vendor network, advertising agency, advertiser, or third-party advertisement serving company that buys and sells advertisement space on behalf of unaffiliated third-party websites, search engines, digital applications, or social media sites.
The bill says: Section 301 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30101) is amended by adding at the end the following:
52 U.S.C. 30120added (e)by H.R. 10814 Sec. 4(a)
(e) Special disclaimer for communications containing content generated by artificial intelligence.—(1) Requirement.— If a communication described in subsection (a) contains an image or video footage which was generated in whole or in part with the use of artificial intelligence (generative AI), the communication shall include, in a clear and conspicuous manner, a statement that the communication contains such an image or footage.(2) Safe harbor for determining clear and conspicuous manner.— A statement required under this subsection shall be considered to be made in a clear and conspicuous manner if the statement meets the following requirements:(A) Text or graphic communications.— In the case of a text or graphic communication, the statement—(i) appears in letters at least as large as the majority of the text in the communication; and(ii) meets the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (c).(B) Audio communications.— In the case of an audio communication, the statement is spoken in a clearly audible and intelligible manner at the beginning or end of the communication and lasts at least 3 seconds.(C) Video communications.— In the case of a video communication which also includes audio, the statement—(i) is included at either the beginning or the end of the communication; and(ii) is made both in—(I) a written format that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A) and appears for at least 4 seconds; and(II) an audible format that meets the requirements of subparagraph (B).(D) Other communications.— In the case of any other type of communication, the statement is at least as clear and conspicuous as the statement specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C).(3) Regulations.— Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the REAL Political Advertisements Act, the Commission shall promulgate a regulation to carry out this subsection, including—(A) criteria for determining whether an advertisement contains an image or video footage created through generative artificial intelligence;(B) requirements for the contents of the statement required under paragraph (1); and(C) a definition of content generated by artificial intelligence that considers current and future uses of artificial intelligence and similar technologies that have a high risk for use in creating and spreading misinformation or disinformation about candidates, elections, and issues of national concern.
The bill says: Section 318 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30120) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
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