Enhanced penalties for violations involving AI voice or text message impersonation

(a) In general Section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 227), as amended by section 2 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following: (l) Enhanced penalties for violations involving AI voice or text message impersonation In the case of a violation of this section with respect to which the party making the call or sending the text message uses artificial intelligence to impersonate an individual or entity with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value— (1) the maximum amount of the forfeiture penalty that may be imposed under subsection (b)(4) or (e)(5)(A) of this section or subsection (b) of section 503 (as the case may be) shall be twice the maximum amount that may be imposed for such violation under such subsection without regard to this subsection; and (2) the maximum amount of the criminal fine that may be imposed under subsection (e)(5)(B) of this section or section 501 (as the case may be) shall be twice the maximum amount that may be imposed for such violation under such subsection or section without regard to this subsection.. (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to violations occurring after the date of the enactment of this Act.