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GRACIE Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes the GRACIE Act of 2025 as a Judiciary Committee measure with an unspecified justice-related purpose

Latest action: Thu Feb 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a framework for media coverage of federal court proceedings, allowing judges to permit photographing, recording, broadcasting, or televising in federal courts and the Supreme Court

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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NO FAKES Act of 2025

House

Establishes federal protections against unauthorized digital voice and visual replicas by targeting nonconsensual AI deepfakes

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Senate

Requires makers of internet connected devices with cameras or microphones to disclose those features before purchase, excluding devices where consumers would reasonably expect them

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

House

Require manufacturers of internet connected devices with cameras or microphones to disclose those features before purchase, with exceptions for devices consumers would reasonably expect to include them

Latest action: Wed Apr 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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NO FAKES Act of 2025

Senate

Creates a federal right over unauthorized digital replicas of a person's voice and visual likeness, with civil liability, takedown rules, and limits on conflicting state laws

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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NO FAKES Act of 2026

Senate

Creates a federal intellectual property right over unauthorized digital replicas of a person's voice or visual likeness, including AI-generated replicas, with civil liability, takedown procedures, and limited exceptions

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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American Music Fairness Act of 2025

House

Establishes a public performance right for sound recordings over audio transmissions and requires terrestrial radio stations to obtain licenses and pay royalties

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)