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

AI Content Labeling Requirements

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.

  • Requires all AI-generated content to be labeled as such using metadata or other technological means.
  • Applies labeling requirement to AI outputs across digital platforms and media.
  • Detailed enforcement mechanisms and scope not yet available in published summary.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects tech companies, content creators, and platforms that host or distribute AI-generated material.
  • Aims to help consumers identify AI content versus human-created material in real time.
  • Unclear how enforcement would work or which agencies would oversee compliance without full bill text.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced July 2, 2026 and referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee — early stage with no hearing scheduled yet.
  • Committee must review, debate, and vote before bill can advance; full text and CRS summary still pending.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House representative if labeling transparency matters to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

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