HR-989 : Still Just a Bill

Consistent Labeling for Political Ads Act

This bill requires an online platform that displays a qualified political advertisement to (1) display with the advertisement a visible notice that identifies the sponsor of the advertisement, and (2) ensure that the notice continues to display if a viewer of the advertisement shares it with others on the platform. Online platform refers to any public-facing website, web application, or digital application that sells qualified political advertisements and has a certain number of unique monthly U.S. visitors or users.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.House floor actions
2021-02-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Congressional elections
  • Digital media
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Political advertising
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Television and film

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