# Senate Judiciary Moves NO FAKES Act One Step Closer to Passage

_Legal · published 2026-06-18_

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to advance the NO FAKES Act — formally, the "Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2026" — sending the bill to the full Senate for consideration. The legislation would establish a federal intellectual property right for individuals to control their own voice and likeness.

Senator Coons, speaking in support of the bill, argued that the capabilities of current and future AI technology make such a personal right imperative. The unanimous committee vote signals broad bipartisan support for federal-level protections against AI-generated replicas of real people.

## Sources
- [IPWatchdog – AI & Copyright](https://ipwatchdog.com/2026/06/18/senate-judiciary-moves-no-fakes-act-one-step-closer-to-passage/)
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