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Bipartisan AI Bill Tackles Deepfakes, Expands Whistleblower Protections

4/28/2026

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The AI bill targets deepfake and non-consensual images and expands whistleblower protections.
Rep. Ted Lieu introduced the measure with bipartisan support from Rep. Jay Obernolte.
Rep. Ted Lieu said the measure is a step forward and not controversial.
The bill omits a federal AI standard and testing rules for critical infrastructure.
Rep. Jay Obernolte plans to release a separate AI bill later this year based on the task force report.

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Story summary

The AI bill targets deepfake and non-consensual images and expands whistleblower protections.
Rep. Ted Lieu introduced the measure with bipartisan support from Rep. Jay Obernolte.
Rep. Ted Lieu said the measure is a step forward and not controversial.
The bill omits a federal AI standard and testing rules for critical infrastructure.
Rep. Jay Obernolte plans to release a separate AI bill later this year based on the task force report.