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EGO Act
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Summary of Bill S 188
Bill 115 s 188, also known as the EGO Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address issues related to the use of social media platforms by elected officials and government employees.
The EGO Act aims to establish guidelines and regulations for how government officials can use social media in their official capacity. This includes rules regarding the content that can be posted, interactions with constituents, and the use of official government accounts.
Additionally, the bill seeks to address concerns about the spread of misinformation and fake news on social media platforms. It includes provisions for fact-checking and verification of information before it is shared by government officials. Furthermore, the EGO Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government communication. It requires that all social media posts made by government officials be archived and made publicly available for review. Overall, the EGO Act is designed to ensure that government officials use social media responsibly and ethically, while also promoting transparency and accountability in government communication. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
The EGO Act aims to establish guidelines and regulations for how government officials can use social media in their official capacity. This includes rules regarding the content that can be posted, interactions with constituents, and the use of official government accounts.
Additionally, the bill seeks to address concerns about the spread of misinformation and fake news on social media platforms. It includes provisions for fact-checking and verification of information before it is shared by government officials. Furthermore, the EGO Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government communication. It requires that all social media posts made by government officials be archived and made publicly available for review. Overall, the EGO Act is designed to ensure that government officials use social media responsibly and ethically, while also promoting transparency and accountability in government communication. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Current Status of Bill S 188
Bill S 188 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2017. Bill S 188 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2017. Bill S 188's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 115-158. as of March 27, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 188
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 188
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 188
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