The FCC has set August 15, 2024, as the effective date for new rules requiring broadcasters to disclose foreign government sponsorship of programming. This move, following a June 3-2 vote and a 2022 federal court decision, aims to enhance transparency ahead of the general election. Broadcasters will need to identify foreign sources of programming and can comply through either FCC certification or federal search results. The rules simplify previous regulations, exempting commercial ads but including issue ads and paid public service announcements. Some provisions are pending further approval, with the Media Bureau to announce specific compliance dates later.