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Amends section 1341 by striking and inserting a monetary figure (text shows striking "striking,000,000" and inserting " ,000,000") and by inserting additional text after the period at the end of the section.
Amends section 1343 by striking and inserting a monetary figure (text shows striking "striking,000,000" and inserting " ,000,000") and by inserting additional text after the period at the end of the section.
Replaces subsection (a) (text replaced with 'Whoever knowingly; and') and adds a new subsection (b) establishing enhanced penalties when the offense is committed with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
Amends section heading and the text of section 1346 to revise phrasing and to add a definition: the term 'artificial intelligence' is given the meaning provided in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.
Amends section 1956 by inserting specified text in subsection (a) continuation paragraphs and by adding paragraph (10) to subsection (c) defining 'artificial intelligence' to have the meaning given in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020.
Amends section 912 of title 18 by (1) inserting/adjusting punctuation, (2) striking and replacing the opening provision to establish subsection (a) (‘In general’) and associated text, and (3) adding subsection (b) (a rule of construction preserving First Amendment-protected satire, parody, or expressive conduct that includes a clear disclosure) and subsection (c) (a definition making ‘artificial intelligence’ have the meaning given in section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020).
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced November 25, 2025 by Ted Lieu · Last progress November 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House