# 114-hr-4445: Truth in Advertising Act of 2016

114-hr-4445, Truth in Advertising Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-4445
- Congress: 114
- Title: Truth in Advertising Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Introduced: 2016-02-03
- Sponsor: ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Truth in Advertising Act of 2016 This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to submit a report to Congress assessing the prevalence, in advertisements and other media for the promotion of commercial products and services in the United States, of images that have been altered to materially change the appearance and physical characteristics of the faces and bodies of the individuals depicted. The report must contain: (1) an evaluation of the degree to which such use of altered images may constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice, (2) guidelines for advertisers regarding how the FTC determines whether such use constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and (3) recommendations reflecting a consensus of stakeholders and experts to reduce consumer harm arising from such use. The FTC must solicit input, to the extent practicable, from: (1) stakeholders that are geographically and culturally diverse; and (2) experts from physical and mental health, business, consumer advocacy, and advertising industry communities.

## Cosponsors (14)

- LOIS CAPPS (D-CA), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- JOHN LEWIS (D-GA), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2016-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] (D-OR), 2016-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2016-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2016-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2016-11-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 114-hr-3381: Childhood Cancer STAR Act
- 114-hr-3268: PAST Act
- 114-hr-3185: Equality Act
- 114-hr-3068: Restore Honor to Service Members Act
- 114-hr-2902: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2015
- 114-hr-2858: Humane Cosmetics Act

## Sources
- [114-hr-4445 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4445)

## Related
- [114-hr-3381: Childhood Cancer STAR Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3381)
- [114-hr-3268: PAST Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3268)
- [114-hr-3185: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3185)
- [114-hr-3068: Restore Honor to Service Members Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3068)
- [114-hr-2902: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2015](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-2902)
- [114-hr-2858: Humane Cosmetics Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-2858)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4445 (as of 2025-11-18).