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Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act

USA119th CongressS-5136| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to enhance transparency in political communications. It specifically requires any political committee that pays an individual to post content on an internet website or application to include a clear and conspicuous disclaimer stating that the communication was paid for by the committee. This aims to ensure that online audiences are aware when content from influencers or other individuals is a paid political message. The legislation defines "clear and conspicuous" differently for various media types; for instance, text must be readily legible, and audio must be clearly audible and intelligible. Additionally, the political committee is obligated to notify the person receiving the payment about this disclaimer requirement at the time of disbursement. However, certain exceptions apply, such as content posted on a political committee's own website or by a compensated employee on their personal social media, provided their primary duty is not posting such content. The Federal Election Commission is directed to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions by January 1, 2027, though the amendments will take effect for communications made on or after that date regardless of regulatory completion.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9110
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • June 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9110
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9110: Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act

Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act

USA119th CongressS-5136| Senate 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
This bill, known as the Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to enhance transparency in political communications. It specifically requires any political committee that pays an individual to post content on an internet website or application to include a clear and conspicuous disclaimer stating that the communication was paid for by the committee. This aims to ensure that online audiences are aware when content from influencers or other individuals is a paid political message. The legislation defines "clear and conspicuous" differently for various media types; for instance, text must be readily legible, and audio must be clearly audible and intelligible. Additionally, the political committee is obligated to notify the person receiving the payment about this disclaimer requirement at the time of disbursement. However, certain exceptions apply, such as content posted on a political committee's own website or by a compensated employee on their personal social media, provided their primary duty is not posting such content. The Federal Election Commission is directed to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions by January 1, 2027, though the amendments will take effect for communications made on or after that date regardless of regulatory completion.
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Timeline
Jun 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9110
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • June 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9110
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Rules and Administration Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9110: Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted