Truth in Advertising Act of 2016

Summary

Truth in Advertising Act of 2016 This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to submit a report to Congress assessing the prevalence, in advertisements and other media for the promotion of commercial products and services in the United States, of images that have been altered to materially change the appearance and physical characteristics of the faces and bodies of the individuals depicted. The report must contain: (1) an evaluation of the degree to which such use of altered images may constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice, (2) guidelines for advertisers regarding how the FTC determines whether such use constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and (3) recommendations reflecting a consensus of stakeholders and experts to reduce consumer harm arising from such use. The FTC must solicit input, to the extent practicable, from: (1) stakeholders that are geographically and culturally diverse; and (2) experts from physical and mental health, business, consumer advocacy, and advertising industry communities.

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Timeline

1. 3 February 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 February 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 February 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 5 February 2016

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 3 February 2016 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 2016

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 February 2016

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Sponsors

• ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
• Theodore Deutch · D · Sponsor
• Mark Takano · D · Sponsor
• Keith Ellison · D · Sponsor
• JOHN LEWIS · D · Sponsor
• Marcy Kaptur · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Sponsor
• Matt Cartwright · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
• PETER DEFAZIO · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
• Zoe Lofgren · D · Cosponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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