House Bill 5015
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Honest Campaigns Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5015
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Honest Campaigns Act of 2019
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to revise its sponsorship identification rules. Specifically, the FCC must require a disclosure announcement for broadcast or origination cablecasting matter that is political or that involves the discussion of a controversial issue of public importance to include the names of significant donors to the person whose identity is required to be disclosed in such an announcement.
November 8, 2019
11/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
11/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:02:16 AM