HR 4183 · 104th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Truth in Polling Act

Introduced 1996-09-25· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.(1996-10-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truth in Polling Act - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require the disclosure of sponsors of polls conducted by telephone or electronic means to interview individuals on opinions relating to any election for Federal office. Requires campaign committees to report any scripts used during mass telemarketing operations for conducting polls of the general public with respect to an election for Federal office. Provides criminal penalties for misrepresentation by pollsters.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat