Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act

The Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (S. 2152) would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modernize how the public accesses records regarding political advertisements. Under this bill, television and radio stations, cable operators, and satellite providers would be required to provide their public inspection files—which include details on who is purchasing airtime for political messages—in a standardized, machine-readable format.

For everyday citizens, this change would make it significantly easier to search, download, and analyze data about who is spending money to influence elections or promote messages on national issues. By moving these records into a more accessible digital format, the bill aims to increase transparency and allow voters to more effectively track the sources of political advertising in their communities.