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Enhanced Transparency for Political Ad Data in Media

New rules require information on political advertisements and other public data from TV and radio broadcasters to be available online in an easily searchable and analyzable format. This will make it simpler for citizens to see who is spending what on political ads, increasing transparency in election campaigns.
Key points
Political ad data and other public information from TV and radio stations will be available in a digital format that allows for easy searching and analysis.
Citizens will gain better access to information on campaign financing, enabling them to more closely track spending on political advertisements.
The regulations apply to new data generated after their effective date, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has 180 days to develop detailed rules.
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Print number: 117_HR_5897
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Process start date: 2021-11-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5897.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Political ad data and other public information from TV and radio stations will be available in a digital format that allows for easy searching and analysis.
  • Citizens will gain better access to information on campaign financing, enabling them to more closely track spending on political advertisements.
  • The regulations apply to new data generated after their effective date, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has 180 days to develop detailed rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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