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in committee · United States · House Nov 25, 2025

HR 6306: AI Fraud Deterrence Act

HR 6306, the AI Fraud Deterrence Act, increases penalties for fraud crimes when artificial intelligence is used to impersonate federal officials. The bill amends existing laws (mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering) to add $1 million fines or up to 20 years in prison for AI-assisted fraud, and specifically targets impersonation of government officials with $1 million fines or up to 3 years in prison when AI is used. It defines "artificial intelligence" using the 2020 National AI Initiative Act and includes a First Amendment protection for satire or parody with clear disclosure. The law directly affects scammers using AI to mimic government officials, as highlighted by recent incidents involving impersonated White House and State Department communications.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for AI fraud, expanding criminalization under existing laws by adding stricter sentences for impersonation of officials.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnhances cybersecurity by imposing strict penalties for AI-assisted fraud targeting government officials, aligning with regulatory protections against misuse.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1027: QUIET Act

The QUIET Act (HR 1027) requires that robocalls or text messages using artificial intelligence to mimic human communication must disclose at the beginning that AI is being used. It doubles penalties for violations involving AI impersonation intended to defraud, cause harm, or obtain value, applying to automated calls sent to stored numbers or generated randomly. The bill excludes calls requiring substantial human intervention, focusing on transparency and deterrence in AI-driven automated communications.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure in robocalls, doubles penalties for AI fraud/harm, enhancing transparency and consumer protection in AI-driven communications.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1233: To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes.

HR 1233 prohibits federal agencies from using taxpayer money to fund specific research programs. It bans spending on disinformation research grants, Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants, and the National Science Foundation's Track F program focused on "Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems." This directly affects federal departments and agencies that would otherwise allocate funds for these research areas, as well as researchers or institutions seeking such grants. The bill makes a concrete change by blocking federal funding for these particular research initiatives, without altering broader disinformation policies or creating new regulations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits federal spending on specific research grants, defunding programs like disinformation research and NSF Track F, directly restricting government expenditure.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyDefunds cybersecurity (Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace) and disinformation research grants, directly restricting tech policy advancement in trust systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 3779: ICE Out of Our Faces Act

The ICE Out of Our Faces Act prohibits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from using facial recognition, voice recognition, or other biometric surveillance technology for immigration enforcement. It directly affects ICE, CBP, and 287(g) deputized officers by banning their acquisition, possession, or use of such technology in the U.S. The bill requires immediate deletion of all existing biometric data collected by these officers within 30 days and makes evidence obtained in violation inadmissible in court. Violations could lead to lawsuits by affected individuals or state attorneys general, with possible damages, penalties, or injunctive relief.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBans biometric surveillance by ICE/CBP, protecting civil liberties and reducing law enforcement overreach in immigration enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBans biometric surveillance by state enforcement officers, limiting immigration enforcement tools and protecting immigrant privacy.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits ICE/CBP from using biometric surveillance tech, directly restricting its application in immigration enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' stance on tech overreach.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3437: Office of Fusion Act of 2025

The Office of Fusion Act of 2025 establishes a new Office of Fusion within the Department of Energy to accelerate the development and commercial deployment of fusion energy technology. The Office will coordinate public-private partnerships, build domestic supply chain infrastructure, and work toward the goal of starting construction on more than one private-sector fusion power plant by December 31, 2028. It requires the Department to submit a detailed commercial deployment roadmap to Congress within 180 days of enactment, with updates every four years, outlining barriers and strategies for advancing fusion energy. The bill also creates a Fusion Innovation Center, based at a national laboratory or university with proven fusion expertise, to lead these efforts.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes Office of Fusion to accelerate fusion energy development, promote clean energy infrastructure, and commercial deployment by 202895% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes fusion energy development, a clean energy source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes Office of Fusion to accelerate fusion energy technology development and commercial deployment, directly advancing a specific technology sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 46: Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act

HR 46, the Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act, requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prioritize processing applications for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase II auction. It specifically directs the FCC to give faster review to applications proposing to build broadband infrastructure in geographic areas with the shortest construction seasons, such as regions with long, snowy winters. This policy change directly affects service providers competing for RDOF funding to expand rural broadband access. The bill aims to address seasonal challenges by streamlining the application process for projects in areas where weather limits construction time.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrioritizes FCC processing for rural broadband infrastructure, expanding internet access in underserved areas per RDOF Phase II requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3892: Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026

This bill prohibits grocery stores from charging unreasonably high prices (defined as 120% or more of a product’s average price over the prior six months) unless they prove the increase stems from uncontrollable costs like supply chain issues. It bans using personal data - such as facial recognition or purchase history - to set different prices for individual shoppers and requires clear signage about facial recognition use at store entrances. Large grocery stores (over 10,000 sq ft) must replace electronic shelf labels with physical price tags. The Federal Trade Commission enforces these rules, allowing states and consumers to seek $3,000 per violation in court for price gouging or data misuse.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly bans using personal data/facial recognition for dynamic pricing and mandates transparency, directly protecting consumer data privacy as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 1287: DELETE Act

The DELETE Act creates a federal system allowing individuals to request deletion of their personal data from data brokers. It requires data brokers (entities collecting personal information without a direct customer relationship) to register with the FTC annually and implement a centralized deletion system. Individuals can submit one request to delete all their data across registered brokers within 31 days, with limited exceptions for research or legal compliance. Data brokers must pay an annual fee (capped at 1% of system costs) to maintain the system, and the FTC enforces the rules under existing privacy laws. The law preempts conflicting state privacy laws but allows states to offer stronger protections.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data brokers to delete personal data upon request, strengthening consumer data privacy protections per DELETE Act summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5868: Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require community water systems to participate in cybersecurity training focused on protecting against and responding to cyberattacks. It updates funding periods for these training programs, extending them from 2020-2021 to 2026-2031. The key provision mandates that training programs must cover specific cyber threat mitigation and response strategies. This directly affects community water systems receiving federal funding under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates cybersecurity training for water systems with specific threat mitigation strategies, directly enhancing infrastructure security under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 334: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish technical and procedural standards for artificial or prerecorded voice systems created through generative artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

HR 334 amends the Communications Act of 1934 to explicitly include artificial or prerecorded voice systems created using generative AI (like voice cloning) under existing telemarketing rules. It directly affects companies and organizations that use AI-generated voices for automated calls, requiring them to comply with current regulations. The key mechanism updates Section 227(d)(3) to specify that these AI voice systems must follow the same technical and procedural standards as traditional prerecorded messages. This change ensures AI voice systems are covered by current laws without creating new rules.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRegulates AI voice systems under telemarketing rules, requiring compliance and restricting unregulated use in automated calls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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