Honest Ads Act

3/12/2024, 3:52 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5054

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.

Current Status of Bill S 5054

Bill S 5054 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill S 5054 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2022.  Bill S 5054's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of September 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5054

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5054

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDigital mediaElections, voting, political campaign regulationFederal Election Commission (FEC)Government information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingPolitical advertisingTelevision and filmU.S. and foreign investments

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5054

Honest Ads ActHonest Ads ActA bill to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public, and for other purposes.
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