Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act
Rep. Takano Introduces the Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act to Label Paid Political Posts
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on House Administration for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill currently only has support from two members of the same party and has just begun the long committee process.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Social media influencers who accept paid political content deals would face a new legal requirement to include clear disclaimers on their posts. While this adds a compliance burden, the political committees paying them are also required to notify influencers of the rules. Influencers who already disclose sponsorships may see little change, but those who relied on the appearance of organic content for political messaging would need to adjust their practices.
“Whenever a political committee makes a disbursement for the purpose of financing any communication by a person to post content on an internet website, web application, or digital application, such communication shall state in a clear and conspicuous manner that the communication has been paid for by such political committee.”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act
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