US House Introduces NO FAKES Act with Support of Independent Music Creator Communities

US House Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1), Joe Morelle (D-NY-25), Rob Wittman (R-VA-1) and Adam Schiff (D-CA-30) have today introduced the NO FAKES Act to Congress. The NO FAKES Act would create a federal intellectual property right to an individual’s visual likeness and voice – accelerating the push for protection against invasive AI deepfakes, voice clones and other nonconsensual digital replicas – while also establishing a system of accountability and enforcement.

Read Bill Text Here + Summary Here

The Society of Composers & Lyricists, Songwriters Guild of America, and Music Creators North America issued this statement:

“The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), Music Creators North America (MCNA) and the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA) are proud to support the NO FAKES Act of 2024, co-sponsored by Representatives Maria Salazar, Madeleine Dean, Nathaniel Moran, Joe Morelle, Rob Wittman, and Adam Schiff. This important legal measure is a much-needed step toward safeguarding the rights of creators in an era of rapidly advancing AI technologies. While AI offers incredible tools for songwriters and lyricists to enhance their creative visions, we must ensure that these technologies are used responsibly and ethically. The NO FAKES Act provides essential legal protections by preventing the misappropriation of individuals’ publicity rights and giving creators the recourse they deserve on a national scale. Establishing legal guardrails around AI and generative AI is vital to maintaining a fair and healthy music marketplace, and this Act is an excellent foundation for achieving that balance.”

The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), Music Creators North America (MCNA) & the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA)