Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act

This bill mandates that any advertisement disseminated to a consumer and paid for by the government of a foreign country or a foreign person must include a clear disclosure of its funding source. The manner of this disclosure is specifically detailed to match the advertisement's format: sound components for audio ads, printed language for text ads, and both sound and printed language for video advertisements. This ensures consumers are explicitly informed when foreign entities are funding the content they encounter. Additionally, if an advertisement is paid for by a foreign person , the disclosure must specify the foreign country of the person's citizenship or their principal place of business. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is designated as the primary enforcing authority for these provisions. Any violation of these disclosure requirements will be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act, granting the FTC full jurisdiction and powers for enforcement.