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Enhanced Transparency for Political Ad Data in Media

This new act mandates that information on political advertisements and other public data from broadcasters be available online in a machine-readable format. This will allow citizens and organizations to more easily search, download, and analyze who is spending what on political ads, increasing transparency in campaign financing. The changes apply only to new data generated after the regulations take effect.
Key points
All new data regarding political advertisements and other public information from radio and television broadcasters must be available online in a format that allows for automated searching, bulk downloading, and analysis.
Citizens will gain easier access to information about who is purchasing political ads, which can help in better understanding influences on elections and political decisions.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has 180 days to issue detailed implementing regulations, and the new rules will only apply to materials generated after their effective date.
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Print number: 117_S_2152
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2021-06-21
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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_S_2152.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All new data regarding political advertisements and other public information from radio and television broadcasters must be available online in a format that allows for automated searching, bulk downloading, and analysis.
  • Citizens will gain easier access to information about who is purchasing political ads, which can help in better understanding influences on elections and political decisions.
  • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has 180 days to issue detailed implementing regulations, and the new rules will only apply to materials generated after their effective date.
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 Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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