Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act

Bill Number

H.R. 9110

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Last Updated

2026-06-26T08:07:04Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose This legislation amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to increase transparency in digital political communications. It requires political committees to disclose when they pay for content posted on websites, web applications, or digital applications.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new subsection (e) to Section 318 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
• Requires any communication financed by a political committee and posted by another person on an internet platform to include a clear statement that the political committee paid for it.
• The disclaimer must be readily visible or audible depending on the format (text, graphic, audiovisual, or audio-only).
• The political committee must notify the recipient of the payment requirement at the time of disbursement.
• Exceptions apply to content on a committee’s own website and to posts by compensated employees on their personal social media accounts, unless such posting is the employee’s main job duty.
• The Federal Election Commission must issue regulations by January 1, 2027.
• The requirements take effect on January 1, 2027, regardless of whether regulations are finalized.

Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill introduces a new disclaimer obligation specifically for paid digital content posted by third parties. Prior law under Section 318 required disclaimers on certain election-related communications but did not address this type of influencer-style or third-party digital posting financed by political committees.

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies: The Federal Election Commission must create and enforce new rules.
• Citizens: Voters may see clearer labeling on paid political content shared on social media and similar platforms.
• International relations: No direct effects are outlined in the bill.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Political committees that make disbursements for digital content.
• Individuals or entities paid to post content on digital platforms.
• The Federal Election Commission.
• Social media users and the general public who encounter such communications.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure focuses on campaign finance disclosure requirements. It does not alter contribution limits or candidate restrictions and applies only to communications made on or after January 1, 2027.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]

Cosponsors (4)

Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

Recent Actions

• 2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
• 2026-06-02: Introduced in House
• 2026-06-02: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act — issued 2026-06-02 — PDF (4 pages)