Oversight of Federal Political Advertisement Laws and Regulations

Oversight of Federal Political Advertisement Laws and Regulations

Subcommittee on Information Technology
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
2:00 pm
https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/oversight-federal-political-advertis...

Purpose

  • To examine the different regulations and laws that govern political advertisement disclaimers and disclosures.
  • To highlight the importance of free speech and First Amendment implications of attempting to regulate political speech.

Witnesses

  • Allen Dickerson, Legal Director, Center for Competitive Politics
  • David Chavern, President and Chief Executive Officer, News Media Alliance
  • Jack N. Goodman, Owner, Law Offices of Jack N. Goodman
  • Randall Rothenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Interactive Advertising Bureau
  • Ian Vandewalker, Senior Counsel, Brennan Center for Justice, Democracy Program