{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2026/5/technology/blackburn-coons-salazar-dean-colleagues-introduce-revised-version-of-no-fakes-act", "Blackburn, Coons, Salazar, Dean, Colleagues Introduce Revised Version of NO FAKES Act", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Republican", "Senate", "TN", "Marsha Blackburn", "B001243", "www.blackburn.senate.gov", "blackburn", "https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/news/cc8c80c1-d564-4bbb-93a4-f1d772346ae0", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), along with U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.), introduced a revised version of their bipartisan Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act to protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals and creators from the proliferation of digital replicas created without their consent. Click here to read the updated bill text.\n\n\u201cAI should empower innovation \u2013 not give scammers and online predators a free pass to exploit someone\u2019s voice and visual likeness without permission,\u201d said Senator Blackburn. \u201cFrom artists and songwriters to students and everyday Americans, people deserve meaningful protections against deceptive deepfakes and digital impersonation. The NO FAKES Act would establish clear guardrails that protect the creative community in Tennessee and nationwide, and we are grateful to have more support than ever before for this bipartisan and bicameral legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhether they\u2019re Tom Hanks or an 8th grader in Wilmington, no one should worry about someone stealing their voice or likeness,\u201d said Senator Coons. \u201cWe\u2019re reintroducing a stronger NO FAKES Act after working with stakeholders from across the country to make the protections in our bill more robust without compromising Americans\u2019 free speech rights. I am proud that NO FAKES is the most advanced piece of AI legislation before Congress right now with the broadest network of supporters. Americans can\u2019t afford to wait any longer for Congress to pass this bill and send it to the president\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile AI presents extraordinary opportunities for technological advancement, it also poses some new problems, including the unauthorized replication of the voice and visual likeness of individuals, such as artists,\u201d said Senator Tillis. \u201cWe must protect against such misuse, and I\u2019m proud to co-introduce this bipartisan legislation to create safeguards from AI, which will result in greater protections for individuals and that which defines them.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmericans from all walks of life are increasingly seeing AI being used to create deepfakes in ads, images, music, and videos without their consent,\u201d said Senator Klobuchar. \u201cWe need our laws to be as sophisticated as this quickly advancing technology. Our bipartisan NO FAKES Act will establish rules of the road to protect people from having their voice and likeness replicated through AI without their permission.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn this new era of AI, bad actors are quickly and easily profiting from the creativity of others. Our laws must catch up,\u201d said Representative Salazar. \u201cThe NO FAKES Act is simple and sacred: you own your identity\u2014not Big Tech, not scammers, not algorithms. Deepfakes are digital lies that ruin real lives, and it\u2019s time to fight back.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND\n\n\u201cThe use of AI is only growing, and Congress must catch up with common sense, common ground regulations,\u201d said Representative Dean. \u201cBy granting every person a clear, federal right to control digital replicas of their own voice and likeness, the NO FAKES Act will empower victims of deep fakes; defend against sexually explicit deepfakes; and safeguard human creativity and artistic expression. We must support technological innovation while preserving the privacy, safety, and dignity of all Americans.\u201d\n\n\u2022 With the rapid advance of generative artificial intelligence (AI), artists and creators have already begun to see their voices and likenesses used without their consent in videos and songs created as nearly indistinguishable replicas.\n\n\u2022 In one high-profile example, AI-generated replicas of the voices of pop stars Drake and The Weeknd were used to produce a viral song titled \u201cHeart on My Sleeve,\u201d generating hundreds of thousands of listens on YouTube, Spotify, and other streaming platforms before it was flagged as a fake and removed from the platforms.\n\n\u2022 The harmful effects of unauthorized AI-generated content go far beyond celebrities. For example, in Maryland, a Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested and charged after using AI to create a deepfake voice recording of the school\u2019s principal that included racist and derogatory comments about students and staff \u2013 statements the principal never actually made.\n\nNO FAKES ACT\n\nThe NO FAKES Act would address the use of non-consensual digital replications in audiovisual works or sound recordings by:\n\n\u2022 Holding individuals or companies liable if they distribute an unauthorized digital replica of an individual\u2019s voice or visual likeness;\n\n\u2022 Holding platforms liable for hosting an unauthorized digital replica if the platform has knowledge of the fact that the replica was not authorized by the individual depicted;\n\n\u2022 Excluding certain digital replicas from coverage based on recognized First Amendment protections; and\n\n\u2022 Preempting future state laws regulating digital replicas.\n\nThe revised version of the NO FAKES Act:\n\n\u2022 Adds a counter-notice procedure to better protect Americans\u2019 free speech rights;\n\n\u2022 Provides an exemption for libraries, archives, and research institutions to ensure that the study of digital replicas is not inhibited; and\n\n\u2022 Makes technical fixes to ensure that the bill works as designed for streaming music platforms.\n\nClick here to read the updated bill text.\n\nClick here to read the section-by-section.\n\nENDORSEMENTS\n\nThe latest version of this legislation is endorsed by Recording Industry Association of America(RIAA), SAG-AFTRA, Motion Picture Association, YouTube, Recording Academy, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music, IBM, TikTok, OpenAI, Disney, The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), WME, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Human Artistry Campaign,Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), Department for Professional Employees at AFL-CIO (DPE), AFL-CIO, National Association of Broadcasters, Vermillio, Hive, National Music Publishers\u2019 Association (NMPA), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers(ASCAP), Authors Guild, CreativeFuture, American Bar Association, National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), Music Artists Coalition (MAC), Television Academy, Enough is Enough, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE),Songwriters of North America, Getty Images, American Medical Association (AMA), and American Federation of Musicians:\n\n\u201cRIAA proudly endorses the NO FAKES Act of 2026, a widely supported consensus bill developed through a bipartisan, bicameral process and championed by American AI developers, the creative community, child safety groups, conservative groups, labor unions, and free speech advocates. Polling confirms that 92% of Americans are concerned about the impact of AI deepfakes on our neighbors and culture and reveals near total support for a Federal law that protects voice and likeness. NO FAKES provides those important protections while securing freedom of expression, reducing litigation and achieving the full promise of American AI technology. We applaud the efforts of Senators Coons and Blackburn alongside Representatives Salazar and Dean, along with their bipartisan colleagues, on crafting this legislation that has also been recommended by the White House\u2019s National AI Framework. This is an example of communities coming together to solve an important issue, and we are closer than ever to NO FAKES becoming the law of the land this year,\u201d said Mitch Glazier, Chairman & CEO of RIAA.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly grateful to Senator Coons and Senator Blackburn for leading the reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act. As AI technology continues to disrupt our ecosystem, this bill is a powerful and necessary step toward protecting human creativity, identity and truth itself. I\u2019m comforted to know that this legislation is designed to safeguard artists and individuals for generations to come,\u201d said SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin.\n\n\u201cThe Motion Picture Association continues to back the NO FAKES Act and thanks Senators Coons and Blackburn for their unwavering commitment to ensuring this bill becomes law,\u201d said Charles H. Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association. \u201cNO FAKES importantly establishes federal protections against abusive and deceptive uses of digital replicas while respecting creators\u2019 constitutional rights and freedoms.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis reintroduction marks real progress \u2014 a stronger bill that reflects what the creator community needs. YouTube has long believed that protecting people's likeness is foundational to responsible AI, and we\u2019re proud to stand behind this legislation. We\u2019re encouraged by the broad and growing support for the NO FAKES Act, and urge this Congress to pass it,\u201d said Leslie Miller, VP Government Affairs and Public Policy at YouTube.\n\n\u201cThe Grammy organization applauds the reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act. This carefully crafted legislation strikes the right balance in protecting artists from the spread of harmful deepfakes online, while also acknowledging advancements in AI technology are a part of our future. Last month\u2019s GRAMMYS On The Hill Advocacy Day allowed Members of Congress to hear first-hand from artist advocates about the impact of AI on the music community and the urgent need to protect human creators. The real-world stories shared by our artist advocates came at a crucial time as momentum continues to build in Congress in support of advancing the NO FAKES Act. We thank Senators Coons and Blackburn for their unwavering commitment to protecting creators\u2019 rights,\u201d said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy.\n\n\u201cUniversal Music Group applauds the reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act \u2013 landmark, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to address \u2018deepfakes\u2019 and other threats to individuals\u2019 rights to control their own voice and visual likeness. At once, this legislation secures First Amendment protections and takes a critical step to ensure all Americans can protect and control their own persona. We are grateful to the bill\u2019s sponsors for their thoughtful leadership on this important issue,\u201d said Universal Music Group.\n\n\u201cI applaud Senators Blackburn and Coons and Representatives Salazar and Dean for their commitment and leadership in addressing the urgent need to establish guardrails to prevent unauthorized, AI-generated deep fakes. As a bridge between the tech and creative industries, the NO FAKES Act enables a new wave of technological breakthroughs while protecting human expression and artistry. We look forward to working with Members of the US Senate and House to pass the Bill this year,\u201d said Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group.\n\n\u201cSony Music is proud to support the No FAKES Act to promote the ethical use of AI and give artists more control over their identity and creative expression. Thank you to Senators Coons and Blackburn and Reps. Salazar and Dean, along with the other cosponsors, for continuing to champion this bipartisan legislation. There is growing support for enacting meaningful protections against the unauthorized use of an artist\u2019s voice and image, and we look forward to working with Congress towards passage of this legislation allowing AI innovation and creativity to flourish,\u201d said Sony Music.\n\n\u201cAI is now widely used across sectors, and as advancements continue, it\u2019s vital to protect creators and individuals from potential deepfake risks,\u201d said Mike Harney, Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs at IBM. \u201cIBM supports the NO FAKES Act, which safeguards individuals from unauthorized AI replication of their images, voices, or likenesses. We thank Senators Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar, and Tillis for their leadership on this important bipartisan legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a community of more than 200 million creators, artists, businesses, entertainers, and everyday Americans, TikTok is proud to support the bipartisan NO FAKES Act. This important legislation reaffirms our commitment to responsible AI use and the belief that a person's voice and likeness are uniquely their own and deserve protection. NO FAKES provides a clear, federal standard to safeguard human creativity and prevent unauthorized AI misuse, and we thank Senators Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar and Tillis for their leadership on this legislation,\u201d said TikTok.\n\n\u201cThe reintroduced version of the NO FAKES Act is a positive step forward to reaching the shared goal of the music streaming industry and bill\u2019s sponsors of providing meaningful protections against the proliferation of unauthorized digital replicas. The recent version includes improvements to the bill as introduced which help provide certainty and clarity for music streaming services. While there are still outstanding issues to be resolved, we look forward to continuing to work with Senators Coons and Blackburn to address these critical issues. We are encouraged by the progress made and look forward to a successful markup and ongoing dialogue as the bill advances through the legislative process,\u201d said Graham Davies, President & CEO of Digital Media Association (DIMA).\n\n\u201cWe believe artists should control if and how their voices are used and we support a federal standard protecting that. While there is still work to do, we appreciate Senators Blackburn and Coons\u2019 work to improve the NO FAKES Act on the whole, which puts meaningful guardrails in place for the AI era,\u201d said Spotify.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re all in on our support for the NO FAKES Act and appreciate the bipartisan leadership of Senators Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar, and Tillis. As AI tools get more powerful, protections against the misuse of voice and likeness are critical. We\u2019re encouraged to see this bill gaining momentum and look forward to helping get it passed,\u201d said Chris Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI.\n\n\u201cDisney continues to support the NO FAKES Act to provide protection against misuse of an individual\u2019s image and voice while preserving critical speech safeguards for legitimate storytelling. We commend the work done by the bill\u2019s sponsors to build support among key stakeholders and look forward to favorable consideration by the Judiciary Committee,\u201d said Disney.\n\n\u201cThe Independent Film & Television Alliance\u00ae supports the NO FAKES Act and thanks lead sponsors Senators Coons, and Blackburn, and Representatives Salazar and Dean for their ongoing efforts to pass this bill,\u201d said Jackie Brenneman, President and CEO of IFTA. \u201cThis important legislation establishes a federal standardized solution to prevent the unauthorized exploitation of an individual's voice, image and likeness, upholds critical First Amendment safeguards to protect free speech, and includes a key preemption clause.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe NO FAKES Act offers smart solutions to an urgent challenge, and WME is proud to advocate for these policies on behalf of our clients. As AI tools grow more sophisticated by the day, it is increasingly important to protect artists and all individuals from the unauthorized use of their voice, likeness, and digital identity. We applaud the strong bipartisan leadership and industry-wide momentum advancing this issue and urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to continue moving the bill forward,\u201d said Christian Muirhead, Co-Chairman of WME.\n\n\u201cCAA commends Senators Coons and Blackburn, along with Representatives Salazar and Dean, for their leadership in advancing the NO FAKES Act. This bipartisan effort marks a crucial step toward protecting artists from the unauthorized and exploitative use of their likeness, voice, and creative work in an era of rapidly evolving AI technology. The thoughtful balance this legislation strikes between safeguarding individual rights and encouraging innovation is a model for how we can responsibly address the challenges posed by new digital tools. With strong support from the White House\u2019s National AI Framework, we are optimistic that this bill will soon establish essential protections that empower creators and uphold artistic integrity,\u201d said Bryan Lourd, CEO and Co-Chairman of CAA.\n\n\u201cThe Human Artistry Campaign stands for fully prioritizing human creativity as AI evolves, expanding imagination, not replacing it, and opening possibilities rather than closing doors,\u201d said Dr. Moiya McTier, Senior Advisor at Human Artistry Campaign. \u201cPreserving everyone\u2019s fundamental right to their own voices and images is a critical and immediate need. The NO FAKES Act protects that right, while also supporting free speech rights and promoting responsible, ethical AI development. Senators Blackburn and Coons, Representatives Salazar and Dean have shepherded bipartisan agreement among their colleagues for this landmark legislation. Every American deserves a right to their own identity. As highly realistic AI voice clones and harmful deepfakes become more pervasive, this bill stands ready for passage and the time to act is now.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe NO FAKES Act is important legislation that helps put necessary guardrails around the creator\u2019s voice, image and likeness when it comes to unauthorized productions generated by artificial intelligence. The bill emulates the ELVIS ACT adopted in Tennessee and makes the tools available throughout the country. The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) strongly encourages its adoption,\u201d said Bart Herbison, Executive Director of NSAI.\n\n\u201cDPE proudly supports the updated NO FAKES Act, which will help build broader consensus around the need for federal protections against the unauthorized use of digital replicas. I thank the bill's Senate and House cosponsors for their leadership on this important issue. Now is the time for the Judiciary Committee to mark up this commonsense, bipartisan legislation. Middle-class professionals who rely on their voices and likenesses to earn a living must be able to hold accountable those who misuse them,\u201d said Jennifer Dorning, President of the Department for Professional Employees at AFL-CIO (DPE).\n\n\u201cAFL-CIO-affiliated unions represent artists across different media whose voice and likeness are their livelihood. The NO FAKES Act of 2026 would provide these workers with recourse against the digital misappropriation of their labor and ultimately deter this damaging practice, holding liable those who produce unauthorized digital likenesses, as well as platforms that knowingly host such digital replicas,\u201dsaid Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy at AFL-CIO. \u201cWe appreciate Senators Coons' and Blackburn\u2019s leadership on this balanced, thoughtful approach to address this problem.\u201d\n\n\u201cNAB applauds Senators Blackburn and Coons for reintroducing the NO FAKES Act, which takes an important step toward protecting trusted broadcast journalists, local radio hosts and other on-air personalities from the unauthorized use of their voice, image or likeness. Broadcasters play a vital role in keeping communities informed, and the spread of deceptive deepfakes undermines both individual rights and public trust. This bipartisan bill offers meaningful safeguards while respecting First Amendment protections, and we look forward to working with Congress to advance it,\u201d said Curtis LeGeyt, President & CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters.\n\n\u201cThe NO FAKES Act is a critical step toward establishing a clear, federal framework that protects every American\u2019s voice, face, and identity from unauthorized AI replication,\u201d said Dan Neely, Co-Founder and CEO of Vermillio. \u201cLikeness is not just a celebrity issue \u2013 it is a fundamental right tied to personal dignity. In an era where deepfakes are increasingly indistinguishable from reality, we need balanced guardrails that both prevent the unauthorized distribution of digital replicas and preserve free expression. This legislation delivers that foundation while putting people, not platforms, in control.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe rapid growth of AI-generated media makes it imperative to pair innovation with clear, practical safeguards. The updated NO FAKES Act reflects meaningful progress by aligning with how platforms actually operate, strengthening protections against unauthorized digital replicas, and preserving space for free expression and legitimate use. We\u2019re thrilled to see growing consensus across creators, platforms, and policymakers, and we\u2019re proud to support this next phase of the bill as a balanced step toward protecting both public trust and creative integrity in the age of AI,\u201d said Kevin Guo, CEO of Hive.\n\n\u201cSenators Blackburn and Coons have been consistent champions for creators as songwriters and artists confront the challenges of AI. Human artists absolutely should control their own likeness. While more needs to be done, including protections against unlicensed training, the No Fakes Act is an essential part of getting AI policy right,\u201d said David Israelite, President and CEO of NMPA.\n\n\u201cIn the context of digital replicas or AI policy more generally, ASCAP\u2019s music creator members need Congress to put human beings first and enshrine transparency, consent, compensation, credit, and global consistency into law. We commend Sens. Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar and Tillis for making progress to enact legislation that recognizes the value of human creativity to AI development,\u201d said Elizabeth Matthews, CEO of ASCAP.\n\n\u201cThe Authors Guild thanks Senators Chris Coons, Marsha Blackburn, Thom Tillis, and Amy Klobuchar for introducing the NO FAKES Act,\u201d said Mary Rasenberger, CEO of Authors Guild. \u201cIt marks a significant step in protecting creators\u2019 rights to their own persona. By prohibiting the unauthorized use of AI-generated replicas in audiovisual and sound recordings and establishing clear legal guidelines and liability for misuse, this bill helps safeguard creators from unauthorized and unpaid uses of their images and voices.\u201d\n\n\u201cCreativeFuture supports the NO FAKES Act, a thoughtful framework of AI guardrails that protects both individuals and members of our creative community. The bill establishes protections against the misuse of an individual\u2019s likeness and voice while also ensuring creatives can continue to exercise their First Amendment rights in storytelling. We commend the bill\u2019s sponsors on their work to build consensus among stakeholders, and we look forward to working with them as the bill moves forward to enactment this year,\u201d said Ruth Vitale, CEO of CreativeFuture.\n\n\u201cThe American Bar Association commends Senators Coons and Blackburn for their continued bipartisan leadership toward developing a broad consensus around the NO FAKES Act. This is important, balanced legislation to guarantee the rights of artists, creators, and everyday people against the dangers of AI abuses, while balancing important First Amendment and state rights,\u201d said Michelle Behnke, President of American Bar Association.\n\n\u201cThe National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) proudly reaffirms its support for the NO FAKES Act and the updated legislative text. This bill represents the most meaningful federal effort to date to ensure that every American has clear, enforceable rights over their voice, image, name, and likeness in the age of artificial intelligence. For voice actors, this issue is deeply personal. Our voices are not just creative expressions; they are our livelihoods and a core part of who we are. Voice data is inherently biometric, and with rapidly advancing technology, it is increasingly easy to replicate, manipulate, and exploit without consent, compensation, or accountability. NAVA commends the bill\u2019s bipartisan sponsors for their leadership and strongly supports swift passage of this critical legislation,\u201d said NAVA.\n\n\u201cThe Music Artists Coalition has championed Clarity, Consent, and Compensation as the foundation for how AI should interact with music creators. This updated NO FAKES Act delivers on all three. Artists need these protections now - let's not delay in protecting the people who create the music that soundtracks our lives,\u201d said Ron Gubitz, Executive Director at MAC.\n\n\u201cRepresenting nearly 30,000 members across all disciplines of the television industry, the Television Academy supports the NO FAKES Act and applauds Senators Coons and Blackburn for continuing to work with stakeholders to improve this important bill. Television is built on the talent, creativity, and hard work of real people \u2013 from writers, producers, and performers to camera operators and cinematographers who bring stories to life. As artificial intelligence and digital replication technologies evolve, it is essential to put in place meaningful protections that prevent the unauthorized and exploitative use of performers\u2019 voices, likenesses, and creative expressions. The Television Academy supports the NO FAKES Act to establish clear federal protections that uphold the rights of television professionals and the creative foundation of the television industry,\u201d said Maury McIntyre, President & CEO of Television Academy.\n\n\u201cChildren should never have to face AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes made of them. The NO FAKES Act will help protect them from this happening by prohibiting the use of their image or voice in AI-generated content. These unique harms are becoming more prevalent and must be confronted. Again. the tireless Senator Blackburn is leading critical cutting edge legislation to prevent the online exploitation of children,\u201d said Donna Rice Hughes, President & CEO of Enough Is Enough and Host of Internet Safety with Donna Rice Hughes.\n\n\u201cSexual violence takes away survivors\u2019 autonomy. By giving them the right to control their own image, the NO FAKES Act gives it back,\u201d said Stefan Turkheimer, Vice President of Public Policy at RAINN. \u201cSurvivors should be able to hold tech platforms accountable when they\u2019re used to share non-consensual intimate images, and the NO FAKES Act would be a crucial step in allowing them that path to justice.\u201d\n\n\u201cRight now, anyone\u2019s image can be manipulated into sexually explicit imagery and distributed online for the world to see \u2013 without consent or recourse. No one should have to face this abusive scenario. It\u2019s time for Congress to pass the NO FAKES Act that will establish a federally enforceable intellectual property right for one\u2019s own voice, image, and likeness. Victims will be able to use civil law to seek redress for the harm they have suffered. The NO FAKES Act complements the TAKE IT DOWN Act, signed into law in 2025,\u201d said Haley McNamara, Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer at NCOSE.\n\n\u201cThe Songwriters of North America (SONA) proudly supports the NO FAKES Act, a critical step toward protecting creators in today\u2019s digital landscape. The strong industry collaboration and bipartisan leadership behind this legislation demonstrate that commonsense regulation and innovation can coexist. The NO FAKES Act delivers essential protections, ensuring creators\u2019 voices, likenesses, and work are respected and safeguarded. SONA looks forward to the advancement of the Manager\u2019s Amendment in the Senate Judiciary Committee and remains committed to advocating for the rights of the creative community,\u201d said Dina LaPolt, Co-Founder and Board Member of Songwriters of North America.\n\n\u201cMillions of entrepreneurial American creators, including photographers, filmmakers, artists and illustrators, rely on licensing their work to make a living. The No Fakes Act protects and strengthens the business of American creativity in the AI era. We commend Senators Blackburn and Coons for their leadership on this legislation and urge the Senate to pass it,\u201d said Getty Images.\n\n\u201cThe American Medical Association strongly supports the bipartisan NO FAKES Act and thanks Senators Coons and Blackburn and Representatives Salazar and Dean for sponsoring this important legislation,\u201d said John Whyte, MD, MPH, CEO of AMA. \u201cBad actors are using deepfake technology to spread convincing medical misinformation at scale, promote dangerous or unproven treatments, prey on patients, and undermine physician credibility. Congress must enact the NO FAKES Act this session. Without clear federal protections and accountability, these deceptive practices will continue eroding trust in healthcare and jeopardizing patient safety.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe American Federation of Musicians thanks Senators Blackburn and Coons and Representatives Salazar and Dean for recognizing that human creativity is the foundation of recorded music. The NO FAKES Act is an essential first step. We look forward to its enactment along with other measures to fully protect the rights of all creators \u2014 featured artists and session musicians alike,\u201d said Tino Gagliardi, President of American Federation of Musicians.\n\nRELATED", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2026/5/technology/blackburn-coons-salazar-dean-colleagues-introduce-revised-version-of-no-fakes-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7842169143259525, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}