H.R. 2592

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Honest Ads Act

Introduced 5/8/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

5/8/2019 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 5/8/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness recordsCongressional oversightDigital 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