NO FAKES Act
NO FAKES Act of 2025 (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act) (H.R.2794 / S.1367)
Creates federal intellectual property protection for individuals' voice and visual likeness against unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas. Holds companies liable for producing, hosting, or sharing non-consensual digital replicas.
Jurisdiction
United States
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Federal courts
Introduced April 9, 2025. Both House (H.R.2794) and Senate (S.1367) versions referred to Judiciary Committees. No committee vote as of March 2026.
Congress.govWhy It Matters
Would establish the first federal framework for protecting individuals from unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas of their voice and likeness, complementing the DEFIANCE Act's focus on non-consensual intimate imagery.
Recent Developments
Reintroduced April 2025 with bipartisan support from Senators Klobuchar, Coons, Blackburn, and Tillis. Revised version expanded to 39 pages with notice-and-takedown provisions. Strong industry support (SAG-AFTRA, RIAA). EFF criticism of censorship infrastructure requirements.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Requires
Who Must Comply
- AI system developers creating digital replicas
- Platforms hosting AI-generated content
- Entities distributing AI-generated replicas
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Federal right protecting voice and visual likeness from unauthorized AI replication
- Liability for producing unauthorized digital replicas
- Liability for hosting or sharing unauthorized digital replicas
- Notice-and-takedown requirements for platforms
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
Civil liability for damages
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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United States
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
United States. (n.d.). NO FAKES Act of 2025 (Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act) (H.R.2794 / S.1367).
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Last updated March 23, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.