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Enhanced 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 electoral decisions. It introduces new rules for disclosing ad information on large online platforms, intended to combat foreign influence and disinformation. This will provide citizens with a clearer picture of political information sources, enabling more informed decisions.
Key points
Online platforms must maintain public records of paid political advertisements, including cost, audience, and sponsor information.
Online political ads must clearly display who paid for them, and this information must remain visible even when the ad is shared.
The act extends existing transparency rules for TV and radio political ads to the internet, preventing hidden funding sources.
It requires online platforms to make reasonable efforts to prevent foreign entities from purchasing political advertisements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5054
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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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_S_5054.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online platforms must maintain public records of paid political advertisements, including cost, audience, and sponsor information.
  • Online political ads must clearly display who paid for them, and this information must remain visible even when the ad is shared.
  • The act extends existing transparency rules for TV and radio political ads to the internet, preventing hidden funding sources.
  • It requires online platforms to make reasonable efforts to prevent foreign entities from purchasing political advertisements.
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. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

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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