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Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act

Introduced: February 11, 2021 Introduced by: Golden, Jared F. Democratic · Maine See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act

This bill requires an online platform that displays a qualified political advertisement to (1) display with the advertisement a visible notice that identifies the sponsor of the advertisement, and (2) ensure that the notice continues to display if a viewer of the advertisement shares it with others on the platform. Online platform refers to any public-facing website, web application, or digital application that sells qualified political advertisements and has a certain number of unique monthly U.S. visitors or users.

What's happening now February 11, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Related & companion bills 7
  • HR 1 Related bill For the People Act of 2021
  • S 1 Related bill For the People Act of 2021
  • S 2093 Related bill For the People Act of 2021
  • S 2747 Related bill Freedom to Vote Act
  • HR 5746 Related bill Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
  • S 5054 Related bill Honest Ads Act
  • HR 9513 Related bill Honest Ads Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 989: Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-989/
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"H.R. 989: Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-989/.
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H.R. 989, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-989/.
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[H.R. 989: Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-989/)
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