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Equal Opportunity in Online Political Advertising and Censorship Protection.

This bill aims to ensure that candidates for federal office have equal opportunities in online advertising, meaning online platforms and third-party advertisers must offer them the same opportunities and prices. Additionally, platforms will not be able to censor political ad content, and citizens will gain access to information about ad purchases. These changes are intended to increase transparency and fairness in online election campaigns.
Key points
Online platforms and third-party advertisers must offer all federal candidates equal advertising opportunities and comparable rates.
Platforms cannot censor the content of political advertisements, protecting free speech in election campaigns.
Information on online political ad purchases will be publicly available, increasing transparency in campaign finance.
Revised rules for online content removal: platforms cannot block material based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, or speech, unless operating services dedicated to specific issues.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2338
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2021-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preserving Political Speech Online Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2338.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online platforms and third-party advertisers must offer all federal candidates equal advertising opportunities and comparable rates.
  • Platforms cannot censor the content of political advertisements, protecting free speech in election campaigns.
  • Information on online political ad purchases will be publicly available, increasing transparency in campaign finance.
  • Revised rules for online content removal: platforms cannot block material based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, or speech, unless operating services dedicated to specific issues.
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. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

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 2025-12-29.

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