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H.R. 2592 (116th)

Honest Ads Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 May 2019

Last action

8 May 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Anthony Gonzalez, Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Honest Ads Act This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to internet or digital political advertising. The bill sets forth special rules for disclosure statements for certain internet or digital ads. Each television or radio station, provider of cable or satellite television, or online platform must ensure that the political advertising it hosts is not directly or indirectly purchased by a foreign national. Online platforms must publish a record of requests to purchase political advertising.

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Timeline

  1. 8 May 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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  2. 8 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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