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- H.R.423
H.R.423: Truth in Political Advertising Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (7 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Truth in Political Advertising Act - Prohibits an individual from disseminating, or causing to be disseminated, any false political advertisement by U.S. mails or by any means in or having an effect on commerce. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to impose a specified civil monetary penalty. Shields certain media from liability for the dissemination of any false political advertisement, unless a Federal Trade Commission request for the name...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| Jan. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) |