H.R. 2592 116th Congress House

Honest Ads Act

Official title: To enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information abo… Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: May 8, 2019 See on congress.gov

Government Operations and Politics Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness recordsCongressional oversight

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Digital mediaElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal Election Commission (FEC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingPolitical advertisingSubversive activitiesTelevision and film

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May 8, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

May 8, 2019

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honest Ads Act

This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to internet or digital political advertising. The bill sets forth special rules for disclosure statements for certain internet or digital ads.

Each television or radio station, provider of cable or satellite television, or online platform must ensure that the political advertising it hosts is not directly or indirectly purchased by a foreign national.

Online platforms must publish a record of requests to purchase political advertising.

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