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Press Release: Rep. Mike Kennedy, bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to limit human-like AI chatbots for minors

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Bipartisan lawmakers propose limits on AI chatbots' human-like behavior toward minors to reduce manipulation risks.

Investivoq AI Summary

Bill introduced: Four House members, including Reps. Mike Kennedy, George Whitesides, Doris Matsui and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, introduced the “Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act.” The measure would bar chatbots used by minors from presenting themselves in human-like ways by default.

What it would do: The proposal would prohibit bots from claiming to be human, expressing simulated emotions, or using relationship-building language to keep children engaged. It would also require clear disclosures, limit ways the default setting could be bypassed, and leave adult features unchanged.

Supporters say: Backers and several child-safety and mental-health groups say the bill is meant to reduce risks from chatbot designs that encourage emotional attachment. Enforcement would fall to the FTC and state attorneys general, according to the release.

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Mike Kennedy Fundraising

Mike Kennedy Fundraising

Mike Kennedy recently disclosed $11.4K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 714th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 3.8% came from individual donors.

Kennedy disclosed $27.9K of spending. This was the 646th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Kennedy disclosed $448.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 413th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Mike Kennedy's fundraising on Investivoq.

Mike Kennedy Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Mike Kennedy is worth $1.4M, as of October 26th, 2026. This is the 305th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Kennedy has approximately $112.6K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Mike Kennedy's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Kennedy.

Mike Kennedy Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Kennedy:

  • H.R.9221: Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act
  • H.R.9193: Powering the Future of American Space Dominance Act
  • H.R.8658: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
  • H.R.8335: PROTECT Act of 2026
  • H.R.8051: TECH Act
  • H.R.7831: License to Drill Act

You can track bills proposed by Mike Kennedy on Investivoq's politician page for Kennedy.

2026 Utah's 4th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $4,840,239 of spending in Utah's 4th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $3,523,245 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • THINK BIG ($2,257,395)
  • NEW DEMOCRAT MAJORITY ($1,025,000)
  • ARTICLE ONE PAC ($195,837)
  • WELCOMEPAC ($22,822)
  • WAY BACK PAC ($22,190)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Utah's 4th congressional district election.