Prepackaged News Story Announcement Act of 2005

The Prepackaged News Story Announcement Act of 2005 would require federal agencies to include a clear disclaimer on any prepackaged news stories they produce or fund for television broadcast. These segments, often designed to look like independent news reports, would have to explicitly state that they were prepared or funded by the "United States Government." The bill aims to ensure that citizens can distinguish between independent journalism and government-sponsored information when watching local or national news programs.