House Bill 2592
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Honest Ads Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2592
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Honest Ads Act
This bill applies requirements, limitations, and protections regarding political advertising in traditional media to 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.
Online platforms must publish a record of requests to purchase political advertising.
May 8, 2019
05/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
05/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:31 PM