To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to clarify the applicability of Federal trademark law in the area of digital replicas of identifying characteristics of individuals, and for other purposes.

Darrell Issa

Republican · CA · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-08-03

Source: Congress.gov

The legislation would update trademark law to clarify how federal rules apply to digital copies of people's distinctive personal characteristics—like their voice, face, or likeness—when used online or in digital products. This would give individuals and companies clearer legal guidance on when they can or cannot use someone's digital replica without permission, potentially affecting tech companies, entertainment producers, and anyone whose image or voice might be recreated digitally.

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