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US HR990

US HR990
Block Foreign-Funded 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 broadcasting stations, providers of cable and sat- ellite television, and online platforms to make reasonable efforts to ensure that political advertisements are not purchased by a foreign national.

AI Summary

This bill, the Block Foreign-Funded Political Ads Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require television and radio broadcast stations, providers of cable and satellite television, and online platforms with at least 50 million unique monthly US visitors to make reasonable efforts to ensure that political advertisements are not purchased by a foreign national, either directly or indirectly. The bill defines "online platform" and "qualified political advertisement" for the purposes of these requirements, and specifies additional rules for purchases made with credit cards.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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