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The bill aims to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to increase transparency and accountability in political advertising by addressing the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, it mandates that any political advertisement containing images or video footage created or altered by generative AI must include a clear statement within the advertisement itself disclosing this use. This requirement is intended to inform voters when AI technology has been used to produce or modify visual content in political campaigns, helping to prevent deception or misinformation. The bill reflects growing concerns about the potential for AI to create realistic but fabricated media that could mislead the public during elections. By requiring disclosure, the bill seeks to promote honesty and trustworthiness in political communications. If enacted, political candidates, campaign organizations, and advertisers would need to monitor and label their AI-generated content accordingly. This could increase compliance costs and require new verification processes but would also empower voters to better evaluate the authenticity of political messages. Overall, the bill addresses the practical challenge of AI's impact on election integrity by enhancing transparency in campaign advertising.