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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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