S4591-119

Reported

NO FAKES Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced May 20, 2026

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates voice and visual likeness rights. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education, Energy, Environment, and Technology.

Who Benefits and How

The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Creates voice and visual likeness rights.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for primary purpose and policy domains.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates voice and visual likeness rights.

Key Policy Areas

Education, Energy, Environment, Technology

Primary Purpose

The bill creates voice and visual likeness rights.

Policy Domains

Education Energy Environment Technology

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 24, 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. …

Jun 24, 2026

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an …

Jun 18, 2026

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an …

May 20, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

May 20, 2026

Introduced in Senate

May 20, 2026

Mr. Coons (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Tillis, …

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Education Energy Environment Technology

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