Political Quotes

“Along with my colleagues Lois Capps and Ted Deutch, I introduced the Truth in Advertising Act, a bill that could help reduce the negative health impact of photoshopped images in advertising. Photoshopped ads can promote unrealistic expectations of the human body, leading to tragic emotional, mental, and physical health problems. Academic evidence has already shown the connection between very thin models in advertising and body image issues, one of the major contributing factors to eating disorders. The Truth in Advertising Act does not impose new regulations, but simply asks the Federal Trade Commission to work with stakeholders to investigate how to confront this important public health issue while ensuring that freedom of speech is protected. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to cosponsor this bill so that we can find the best way to stop the destructive impact of photoshopping on eating disorders. ____________________”