Honest Ads Act

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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 May 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 May 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 8 May 2019 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 May 2019

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 May 2019

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 May 2019

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Sponsors

• Derek Kilmer · D · Sponsor
• Elise Stefanik · R · Sponsor
• John Sarbanes · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Kathleen Rice · D · Sponsor
• Mike Gallagher · R · Sponsor
• Charlie Crist · D · Sponsor
• John Katko · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Jaime Herrera Beutler · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] · D · Sponsor
• Sean Duffy · R · Sponsor
• Bradley Schneider · D · Sponsor
• Mario Diaz-Balart · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · D · Sponsor
• David McKinley · R · Sponsor
• Dean Phillips · D · Sponsor
• Jeff Fortenberry · R · Sponsor
• Scott Peters · D · Sponsor
• Jenniffer González-Colón · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Don Bacon · R · Sponsor
• Kurt Schrader · D · Sponsor
• Pete Stauber · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Anthony Gonzalez · R · Sponsor
• PETER KING · R · Cosponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Cosponsor
• JAMES COOPER · D · Cosponsor
• Pete Olson · R · Cosponsor
• W. Steube · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Brian Mast · R · Cosponsor
• Anthony Brindisi · D · Cosponsor
• Abigail Spanberger · D · Cosponsor
• Bill Posey · R · Cosponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → For the People Act of 2019
• related to → Nonpartisan Bill For the People Act of 2019
• related to → Honest Ads Act