House Bill 7014
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Banning Microtargeted Political Ads Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 26, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7014
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
Banning Microtargeted Political Ads Act
This bill generally prohibits online platforms (e.g., websites, mobile applications, and social networks) from disseminating political advertisements that are targeted to an individual or a specific group of individuals based on personal information, other than place of residence, that is linked to a specific individual or device.
May 26, 2020
05/26/2020
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
05/26/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:49 PM