United StatesRequires political committees to label paid online influencer communications
It tells people when political committees paid someone to post online, affecting transparency of political messages seen on social media.
What it does
Requires political committees to include a clear statement that paid online posts were paid for by the committee whenever they make a disbursement to pay someone to post content online.
Defines what "clear and conspicuous" means for visual and audio online communications (legible to an average viewer; spoken audibly and intelligibly).
Requires political committees to notify the person they pay about the disclaimer requirement at the time of the disbursement.
Creates exceptions: the rule does not apply to content on a committee’s own website or some posts by compensated employees on their own accounts, unless posting is their principal duty.
Argument forMakes paid political content more transparent so users can tell when a committee funded a post, improving voter information.
Argument againstThe rule could burden small committees or individuals receiving small payments, chilling informal political speech online.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 2Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.Introduced
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