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HR 5956119th CongressIn Committee

Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act

Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-New Jersey)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Requires disclosure of foreign government or foreign person funding in advertisements, with enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.

Key Points

  • 1Mandates disclosure when advertisements are paid for by foreign governments or persons
  • 2Specifies disclosure requirements for audio, print, and video components
  • 3Requires identification of foreign country for foreign persons
  • 4Treats violations as unfair or deceptive practices under FTC Act
  • 5Grants FTC full enforcement authority and jurisdiction
  • 6Sponsored by Representative Kean

Impact Areas

Foreign political influence and propagandaAdvertising transparency and disclosureFederal Trade Commission enforcementElection integrity and media transparency
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