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Increased Transparency for Online Political Ads

This act aims to increase transparency for online political advertisements, ensuring citizens know who is paying for content influencing their voting decisions. This will make it easier to assess information credibility and prevent foreign interference in elections. Online platforms will be required to disclose more data about political ads.
Key points
Requirement to disclose who pays for online political advertisements, similar to TV or radio.
Large online platforms must maintain public records of political ads, including cost, audience, and sponsor information.
Prohibition on foreign entities purchasing political ads to influence U.S. elections.
Facilitating citizens' access to information about online political campaign funding sources.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9513
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Process start date: 2022-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Honest Ads Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9513.

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 2022-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement to disclose who pays for online political advertisements, similar to TV or radio.
  • Large online platforms must maintain public records of political ads, including cost, audience, and sponsor information.
  • Prohibition on foreign entities purchasing political ads to influence U.S. elections.
  • Facilitating citizens' access to information about online political campaign funding sources.
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. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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