Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act

This bill, known as the "Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act," amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to enhance transparency in online political communications. It requires political committees to include a clear and conspicuous disclaimer whenever they make a disbursement to a person for posting content on an internet website, web application, or digital application. The disclaimer must state that the communication was paid for by the political committee. The bill specifies that "clear and conspicuous" means readily legible for audiovisual, text, or graphic content, and clearly audible and intelligible for audio-only communications. Political committees are also mandated to notify the paid individual of this disclaimer requirement. Exceptions apply to content posted on a committee's own website or by a compensated employee on their personal social media, unless the employee's primary duty is such posting. The Federal Election Commission is directed to issue regulations by January 1, 2027, with the requirements taking effect on that date regardless of regulation promulgation.