What does Preamble of Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act do?

This bill aims to require specific disclosures related to advertisements. The disclosures pertain to advertisements funded by foreign governments or foreign persons.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act'.

What does REQUIREMENT FOR DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO ADVERTISEMENTS PAID of Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act do?

This section requires disclosure when advertisements are paid for by the government of a foreign country or a foreign person. The disclosure must be included as a sound component for advertisements with sound, a printed language component for those with printed language, and both for video advertisements. If the advertisement is paid for by a foreign person, the disclosure must include the foreign person’s country of citizenship or principal place of business. Violations of this section are treated as violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The Federal Trade Commission has the authority to enforce this section using the same methods and powers as it does under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The term 'alien' is defined according to section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. A 'foreign person' is defined as an alien or an entity with its principal place of business in a foreign country.

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Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act

Last updated: 11/7/2025 · Introduced: 11/7/2025

Author: Thomas Kean (R-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates disclosures for advertisements funded by foreign governments or individuals.
Advertisements must include disclosures as audio, printed text, or both, depending on the format.
The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these disclosure requirements, treating violations as deceptive practices.

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