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Protecting Democracy From Disinformation Act

Introduced: May 26, 2020 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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May 26, 2020
Introduced in House
May 26, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Protecting Democracy From Disinformation Act

This bill restricts the ability of online platforms and advertisers to target political advertisements to a specific group of individuals based on online behavioral data.

What's happening now May 26, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 7
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Jul 30, 2020
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jul 23, 2020
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Takano, Mark
California · May 27, 2020
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Casten, Sean
Illinois · May 26, 2020
HASTINGS, ALCEE
· May 26, 2020
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · May 26, 2020
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · May 26, 2020
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · May 26, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7012: Protecting Democracy From Disinformation Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7012/
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"H.R. 7012: Protecting Democracy From Disinformation Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7012/.
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H.R. 7012, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7012/.
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