What does PROHIBITION ON FALSE AI-GENERATED ELECTION MEDIA. of Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits the knowing distribution of false AI-generated election media. "False AI-generated election media" includes text, image, audio, or video created using computational techniques that contains materially false information about elections or falsely depicts election officials. The prohibition applies if the distributor knows the information is false and intends to impede voting or intimidate/harass election officials. Certain entities, such as radio/television stations and newspapers, are exempt if they clearly disclose that the media contains false information. The Attorney General can bring civil actions against violators seeking injunctive relief.

What does PROHIBITION ON REMOVAL OF NAMES FROM VOTING ROLLS USING of Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to restrict the removal of voters from official lists. A state may not remove a registrant unless they are determined ineligible based on information from governmental entities or data approved by the Attorney General. The Attorney General can approve source information if it contains qualifying data sets, is updated monthly, and was not obtained in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Qualifying data sets include combinations of last name, first name, social security number, driver's license number, and date of birth. The section clarifies that it does not preclude certain existing methods for removing names or correcting registration records. Sections 8(a)(3) and 8(a)(4) of the National Voter Registration Act are amended to incorporate the new restrictions outlined in section 8A.

What does PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR USE OF of Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 do?

This section prohibits the Federal Government from comparing information held by the Federal Government with information held by a State or local government regarding an individual's eligibility to vote in Federal elections. Individuals aggrieved by a violation of this section may bring a civil action in district court. The civil action can seek declaratory or injunctive relief to enforce the section.

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Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified voter challenge databases, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media. It also intends to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The amendment would prohibit the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified voter challenge databases.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026.

Q: What does GAO STUDY AND REPORT. of Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates a study by the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the impact of using federal databases, including the SAVE system, on removing individuals from voter eligibility lists. The study will examine whether these database uses suppress the right to vote. It will also assess the accuracy of the process for identifying ineligible voters and the number of instances where eligible individuals were incorrectly removed from voter rolls. The Comptroller General must submit a report detailing the study's findings to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

Q: What does SEVERABILITY. of Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If a portion of the Act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be in effect. The invalidation of a provision does not affect its application to other persons or circumstances.

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the knowing distribution of false AI-generated election media, with exemptions for media outlets that clearly disclose the information's falsity.
It amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to restrict states from removing voters from registration lists unless eligibility is confirmed through approved data sources and processes.
The bill restricts the federal government from comparing voter eligibility data with state or local government data and requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the impact of federal database use on voter eligibility.

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