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H.R. 4183 104th Congress House

Truth in Polling Act

Official title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the disclosure of the identity of persons paying the expenses associated with the polls conducted… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the disclosure of the identity of persons paying the expenses associated with the polls conducted by telephone during campaigns for election for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 25, 1996 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Crime and Law EnforcementElectronic mail systemsFines (Penalties)Fraud
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Government paperworkPolitical crimesPolitical ethicsPublic opinion pollsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSentences (Criminal procedure)TelemarketingTelephone
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 4, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Sep 25, 1996
Referred to the Committee on House Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 25, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 4, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Truth in Polling Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the disclosure of sponsors of polls conducted by telephone or electronic means to interview individuals on opinions relating to any election for Federal office.

Requires campaign committees to report any scripts used during mass telemarketing operations for conducting polls of the general public with respect to an election for Federal office. Provides criminal penalties for misrepresentation by pollsters.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4183: Truth in Polling Act. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4183/
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"H.R. 4183: Truth in Polling Act." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4183/.
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H.R. 4183, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4183/.
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