HR 5015
Honest Campaigns Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The Honest Campaigns Act of 2019 aims to increase transparency in political advertising on broadcast and cable television. It requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update its rules regarding sponsorship disclosures. Specifically, when political or controversial issues are discussed on these platforms, the names of significant donors funding those messages must also be revealed. This legislation seeks to provide viewers with more information about who is paying for the advertisements they see.
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Alan S. Lowenthal
Ann M. Kuster
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