Honest Ads Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 8, 2019)
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.
What just happenedMay 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 8, 2019
- May 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committee on House Administration - May 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 8, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House