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US HR989

US HR989
Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
02/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require certain online platforms which display political advertisements to display with the advertisement a notice identifying the sponsor of the advertisement and to en- sure that the notice will continue to be presented in the advertisement if a viewer of the advertisement shares the advertisement with others on that platform.

AI Summary

This bill, the Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require certain online platforms with at least 50 million unique monthly U.S. visitors to display a notice identifying the sponsor of any "qualified political advertisement" (ads related to candidates, federal elections, or national legislative issues) and ensure that the notice remains present if the ad is shared on the platform. The bill defines "online platform" broadly to include websites, web apps, and digital applications that sell qualified political ads. The amendment would take effect 120 days after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 02/11/2021)

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