US S1356

Bill

US S1356

Honest Ads Act

Introduced
05/07/2019

In Committee
05/07/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public, and for other purposes. 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Honest Ads Act, aims to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements. It applies the same disclosure requirements for political ads in traditional media to those on the internet or in digital formats. The bill requires online platforms to maintain public records of political ad requests, including information about the ads and the purchasers. It also prohibits foreign nationals from directly or indirectly purchasing political ads on television, radio, or online platforms. The goal is to uphold the public's right to be fully informed about who is behind online political advertising.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Amy Klobuchar (D)*, Lindsey Graham (R), Mark Warner (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 05/07/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1356/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1356/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1356/BILLS-116s1356is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1356/BILLS-116s1356is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1	For the People Act of 2019	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.	Related
HR1612	To ensure election security, enhance Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics through transparency, establish accountability and integrity measures for Congress, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.	Related
HR2592	Honest Ads Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Same As
HR2952	Montgomery GI Bill Parity Act of 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Same As
S949	For the People Act of 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related

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