To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deductions for expenses of advertising to persons who discriminate against minority owned or formatted communications entities in the purchase or placement of advertisements, and to permit persons aggrieved by such discrimination to bring civil actions to recover lost profits and other appropriate damages.
Non-Discrimination in Advertising Act of 1991 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow an income tax deduction for the advertising expenses of persons who discriminate against minority-owned or formatted communications entities when purchasing or placing advertisements.
Authorizes a private civil action for any person aggrieved by anyone purchasing or placing an advertisement in a manner that discriminates against any communications entity by reason of race, color, or ethnic background.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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