QUIET Act
Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act
United States · H.R.1027, 119th Congress (2025–2026)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Any person or entity placing AI-generated robocalls in interstate commerce
- Enforced by
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Requires any robocall or robotext that uses artificial intelligence to emulate a human to disclose at the start of the call or message that AI is being used. Also doubles the maximum forfeiture penalty and criminal fines under the TCPA for violations involving AI voice or text impersonation.
Who is protected: All consumers receiving AI-generated robocalls, including seniors
Legal detail
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 / TCPA to mandate AI-generated voice disclosure at call onset and to double forfeiture and criminal fine maximums for AI-impersonation TCPA violations.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Citation | H.R.1027, 119th Congress (2025–2026) |
| Penalties | Doubled TCPA maximum forfeiture; doubled criminal fines for AI impersonation violations |
| Topics | consumer protection · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Bill text | H.R.1027 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): QUIET Act |
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