United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 138 (101st)
Non-Discrimination in Advertising Act of 1989
Introduced
3 January 1989
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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Summary
Non-Discrimination in Advertising Act of 1989 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow an income tax deduction for the advertising expenses of persons who discriminate against minority-owned or formatted communications entities when purchasing or placing advertisements. Authorizes a private civil action for any person aggrieved by anyone purchasing or placing an advertisement in a manner that discriminates against any communications entity by reason of race, color, or ethnic background.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 January 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/138
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/hr/138