Makes AI Impersonation Scams a Federal Crime
HR7786-119 · Introduced Mar 4, 2026
Why it matters
People could face prison and lose property for scams using fake voices or faces. Police and law enforcement are exempt when conducting authorized investigations.
What it does
- Makes it a federal crime to use AI-made fake faces or voices to defraud people
- Sets prison of up to 3 years, plus fines, for violators
- Requires criminals to give up property gained from or used in the fraud
- Lets the Federal Trade Commission enforce a parallel ban on these scams
- Sets up a Commerce Department working group on detecting digital impersonation fraud
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About this bill
Would make it a federal crime to use AI-made fake faces or voices to trick people out of money. Violators could face up to 3 years in prison and fines.
AI Fraud Accountability Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Consumer protection groups would likely say scammers using fake voices and faces need clear penalties. Some banks and fraud experts may welcome new tools to stop these scams.
💬 The case against
Some civil liberties groups would likely say the broad definitions could reach legitimate parody or art. Tech groups may argue the rules add burdens without clear limits.
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