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House bill · H.R. 8323 (119th Congress)

SOUL Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 16, 2026

Sponsor: Andy Biggs (U.S. Representative, AZ-5, Republican)

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Summary

Would add a new chapter to federal copyright law creating an ownership right for U.S. citizens in their own likeness, with defined exceptions, remedies, and enforcement provisions covering unauthorized digital replicas.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Apr 16, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 16, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 16, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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