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HR7158Referred to Committee

Expanding AI Voices Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-20
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Valerie P. Foushee
Valerie P. Foushee
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (597 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$400k
  • Climate & Environment$1k

Full profile: /officials/F000477

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Zachary Nunn (R-IA-3)Original· 2026-01-20
  • Deborah K. Ross (D-NC-2)· 2026-01-27
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2026-01-27

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

2026-01-20

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyReferred To · 2026-01-20

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely expand the use of artificial intelligence-generated voices in communications and media, possibly by clarifying rules about when companies can use AI to create synthetic speech or by removing barriers to AI voice technology development. The legislation would affect tech companies, broadcasters, and potentially consumers who encounter AI-generated audio in everything from customer service calls to entertainment. The bill's exact impact depends on whether it aims to promote AI voice adoption, establish safety standards, or address concerns about deepfakes and voice impersonation.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Science, Technology, Communications
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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