Active Legislation – 119th Congress
NO FAKES Act
Establishing the first-ever federal protections for every American's voice, image, and likeness against unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, so creators control how their identity is used.
Why Creators Need Protection From AI Deepfakes
Key Facts
Status
Active in 119th Congress
Senate sponsor
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) film, TV & theater productions
Bill number
S. 1367
Original cosponsors
Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC)
Introduced
April 9, 2025
House champions
Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Becca Balint (D-VT)
Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
AI can now replicate a singer's voice or visual likeness so convincingly that it's nearly impossible to tell what's real. Without legal protections, that opens the door to misuse: fake songs, unauthorized endorsements, harassment, fraud, and the exploitation of artists who are no longer with us to defend themselves. Today, there is no federal law that protects an individual's right to their own voice and likeness against AI-generated replicas.
The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act would change that. The bill establishes the first-ever federal right of publicity in the United States, giving every American — not just artists and public figures — control over how their voice, image, and likeness are used in AI-generated content. It holds individuals, companies, and platforms accountable for creating or distributing unauthorized digital replicas, and creates a clear notice-and-takedown process so victims can have harmful deepfakes removed without going to court.
Originally introduced in the Senate in July 2024 and reintroduced as S. 1367 on April 9, 2025, the NO FAKES Act has built broad bipartisan support across both chambers and across the music, film, and technology industries.
What The Bill Does
The NO FAKES Act would establish a federal right protecting a person's voice, image, and likeness; prevent the creation and distribution of unauthorized AI deepfakes; hold platforms and companies accountable for violations; and ensure creators can control and monetize how their identity is used. In plain terms: if someone wants to use your voice or image, even with AI, they need your permission.
Who Supports the NO FAKES Act
The Recording Academy has been a leading advocate for the NO FAKES Act since its initial discussion draft in 2023. The bill is endorsed by a broad coalition including the Human Artistry Campaign, RIAA, SAG-AFTRA, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and YouTube. The NO FAKES Act builds on state-level progress including Tennessee's ELVIS Act, the first law in the nation to establish these protections, which the Recording Academy helped pass in 2024.
Putting Artists In The Room
PHOTO: PAUL MORIGI/GETTY IMAGES FOR THE RECORDING ACADEMY
Legislative Timeline
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April 2026
GRAMMYS On The Hill Honors NO FAKES Act Champions
The Recording Academy honors Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) at the GRAMMYS On The Hill Awards for their bipartisan leadership on the NO FAKES Act and broader efforts to protect creators in the AI era.
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May 21, 2025
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law holds a hearing titled "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: AI-Generated Deepfakes in 2025." Fourteen-time GRAMMY nominee Martina McBride testifies in support of the NO FAKES Act alongside representatives from RIAA, YouTube, Consumer Reports, and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.
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April 9, 2025
NO FAKES Act Reintroduced as S. 1367
During GRAMMYS On The Hill 2025, Sens. Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar, and Tillis reintroduce the NO FAKES Act in the 119th Congress, joined by Reps. Salazar, Dean, Moran, and Balint in the House. Country legend Randy Travis appears at the press conference alongside Recording Academy leaders.
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July 31, 2024
NO FAKES Act First Introduced in the Senate
Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduce the NO FAKES Act in the Senate, marking the first federal legislation to comprehensively protect voice and likeness rights against AI-generated replicas.
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February 2024
Recording Academy Testifies Before House Judiciary
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. testifies before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet on how Congress can responsibly address the misuse of AI, particularly the unauthorized cloning of voices and likenesses. -
March 2024
Tennessee Signs ELVIS Act Into Law
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs the ELVIS Act into law, the first state legislation in the nation to protect against unauthorized AI voice and likeness replicas, laying the groundwork for federal action.
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2023
NO FAKES Act Discussion Draft Released
The initial discussion draft of the NO FAKES Act is released. The Recording Academy helps launch the Human Artistry Campaign to promote the responsible development of AI that enhances, rather than replaces, human creativity.
Why Advocacy Matters to Creators
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My voice is my art form. Each of my recordings includes a piece of me that is individual and unique. The NO FAKES Act would give each of us the ability to say when and how AI deepfakes of our voices and likenesses can be used.
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Today's reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act underscores our members' commitment to advocating for the music community. As we enter a new era of technology, we must create guardrails around AI and ensure it enhances, not replaces, human creativity.
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Today, too many artists have had their intellectual property, likenesses and livelihoods stolen by online pirates and AI artists. I'm proud to be spearheading efforts in Congress to safeguard your ideas and creativity because what you do cannot be replaced."
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