FEC Opens Public Comment for Online Political Ad Rules
The Federal Election Commission opened public comment on draft rules for online political advertising disclosures. Commissioners approved the draft NPRM on internet disclaimers and definition of “public communication” Wednesday. The agency is seeking comment on two alternative proposals to update…
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regulations for online ads that “contain express advocacy, solicit contributions or are made by political committees.” The FEC scheduled a hearing June 27. Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., said the "simple and overdue act of strengthening these disclaimer rules” should have been completed, and this solicitation means standards for online political ads remain far behind those for political ads on TV and other media. He noted the delayed reform overlaps with the start of primary season for the upcoming 2018 midterms. Congress must recognize that current laws don't adequately deal with current national security threats, he said, urging action on the Honest Ads Act (S-1989) he introduced with Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and John McCain, R-Ariz.