US S486

Bill

US S486

Honest Ads Act

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Honest Ads Act, aims to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements. It requires those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public. The bill expands the definition of "public communication" to include paid internet and digital communications, and requires online platforms with a large user base to maintain public records of political ads they disseminate. It also applies disclaimer requirements to online ads and seeks to prevent foreign nationals from making contributions, expenditures, or electioneering communications in the form of online 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 02/16/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/486/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/486/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s486/BILLS-118s486is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR11	Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.	Related
HR2599	Honest Ads Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Same As
HR5048	Protecting Our Democracy Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.	Related
S1	Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related
S2344	Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HR11

Freedom to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

HR2599

Honest Ads Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Same As

HR5048

Protecting Our Democracy Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Freedom to Vote Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Voters’ Access to Water Act Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

S2344

Freedom to Vote Act Voters’ Access to Water Act Right to Vote Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2023 Help America Run Act Government By the People Act of 2023 Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Stop Super PAC–Candidate Coordination Act Spotlight Act Honest Ads Act DISCLOSE Act of 2023 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2023 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act o

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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