118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2599Honest Ads Act

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.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Apr 13, 2023
Last action Apr 13, 2023
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Introduced
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Referred
Apr 13, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to paid 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. The bill outlines political record requirements for online platforms, including by requiring these platforms to publish a record of any qualified political advertisement purchased by a person whose aggregate purchases of qual...

Provisions · 10 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.