Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3308

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 25, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014 - Requires each communication funded by a federal agency that is an advertisement, or that provides information about any federal program, benefit, or service to clearly state: (1) in the case of a printed communication, including mass mailings, signs, and billboards, that the communication is printed or published at taxpayer expense; and (2) in the case of a communication transmitted through radio, television, or the Internet, that the communication is produced or disseminated at taxpayer expense. Requires such notification to state that a communication is provided by the U.S. government, rather than at taxpayer expense, if the communication is funded entirely by user fees or by other sources that do not include federal funds.

Requires any such printed communication: (1) to be of sufficient size to be clearly readable; and (2) to the extent feasible, to be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication and to be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement. Sets forth similar requirements for audio, video, and email communications.

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop and issue guidance on implementing the requirements of this Act.

Prohibits judicial review of the compliance or noncompliance with any provision of this Act.  

Current Status of Bill HR 3308

Bill HR 3308 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 22, 2013. Bill HR 3308 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on October 22, 2013.  Bill HR 3308's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 27, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3308

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
113
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
113
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3308

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Government information and archivesMarketing and advertisingTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3308

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014To require a Federal agency to include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense.Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2013Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014
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