Search Results: keywords:"false advertising"

  • S. 652 — To provide for the regulation of certain communications regarding prescription drugs.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,326

    S. 652 is a legislative proposal aimed at regulating false or misleading communications about prescription drugs, specifically on social media. It amends existing laws to impose civil penalties on social media influencers and healthcare providers who make deceptive claims...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 652 is a plan to make sure people don't say untrue things about medicine on social media. It wants everyone who talks about medicine to be honest and safe, and it gives money to check that they're telling the truth.

  • H. R. 846 — To prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,255

    H. R. 846, also known as the “Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act” or the “SAD Act,” aims to prohibit misleading advertising related to abortion services. It addresses the issue of crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) that spread false information about reproductive health care....

    Simple Explanation

    The SAD Act is a proposed law that tries to stop people from lying about offering help with having a baby or not having a baby; if they tell lies, they might have to pay a big penalty, and the government will make sure they follow the rules.