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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the sponsors of certain general public political advertisements to include in the advertisements informa- tion on the persons who provided the funding for such advertisements, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the sponsors of certain general public political advertisements to include information on the persons who provided the funding for such advertisements. The key provisions of the bill include:
- Expanding disclaimer requirements to apply to online communications and requiring disclaimers to be made in a clear and conspicuous manner.
- Establishing special rules for "qualified internet or digital communications" that allow for a shortened disclaimer format in certain cases.
- Defining "campaign-related disbursements" that trigger additional disclaimer requirements, including for communications from certain covered organizations.
- Imposing expanded disclaimer requirements for communications not authorized by candidates or committees, including the disclosure of the top funders.
- Applying disclaimer requirements to prerecorded telephone calls.
- Specifying that the bill does not expand disclaimer requirements for internet communications beyond what is currently required.
- Providing that the amendments will take effect on January 1, 2022, regardless of whether the Federal Election Commission has issued implementing regulations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 02/18/2021)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1171/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1171/BILLS-117hr1171ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1171/BILLS-117hr1171ih.pdf.pdf |
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