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Honest Ads Act

USA118th CongressHR-2599| House 
| Updated: 4/13/2023
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Honest Ads Act 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 qualified political advertisements on the platform during the calendar year exceeds $500. Additionally, these online platforms must display notices with online political advertisements that identify the sponsor of the advertisement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2592
Honest Ads Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9513
Honest Ads Act
Feb 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-486
Introduced in Senate
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2592
    Honest Ads Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9513
    Honest Ads Act


  • February 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-486
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5048: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • S 118-486: Honest Ads Act
  • S 118-1: Freedom to Vote Act
  • HR 118-11: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 118-2344: Freedom to Vote Act
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

Honest Ads Act

USA118th CongressHR-2599| House 
| Updated: 4/13/2023
Honest Ads Act 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 qualified political advertisements on the platform during the calendar year exceeds $500. Additionally, these online platforms must display notices with online political advertisements that identify the sponsor of the advertisement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2592
Honest Ads Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9513
Honest Ads Act
Feb 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-486
Introduced in Senate
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2592
    Honest Ads Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9513
    Honest Ads Act


  • February 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-486
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5048: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • S 118-486: Honest Ads Act
  • S 118-1: Freedom to Vote Act
  • HR 118-11: Freedom to Vote Act
  • S 118-2344: Freedom to Vote Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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