National Strategy for the Global Information Domain Act

National Strategy for the Global Information Domain Act

This bill establishes a temporary working group, comprised of members (or attendees) of the National Security Council who are appointed by the President, to develop a national strategy for the global information domain. The global information domain refers to a sphere of strategic competition in which state and nonstate actors create, distort, obtain, disseminate, or otherwise engage with information to influence public opinion for national security, geopolitical, or economic purposes.

The global information domain strategy must, among other requirements, (1) prioritize the domain as vital to U.S. national security, (2) describe how adversarial actors define and control the domain and their use of artificial intelligence-enabled malign information, and (3) make recommendations to counter adversarial efforts.

Bill 117 HR 4466, also known as the National Strategy for the Global Information Domain Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a comprehensive strategy for the United States to address challenges and opportunities in the global information domain.

The bill outlines the importance of the information domain in today's interconnected world and recognizes the need for a coordinated approach to address issues such as cybersecurity, disinformation, and information warfare. It calls for the development of a national strategy that will guide US efforts to protect and promote its interests in the information domain.

Specifically, the bill directs the President to develop and submit to Congress a national strategy for the global information domain. This strategy is required to address a range of issues, including enhancing US capabilities in information operations, countering foreign disinformation campaigns, and promoting a free and open internet. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of an interagency working group to coordinate US efforts in the information domain and ensure that the strategy is effectively implemented. The working group will be responsible for monitoring and assessing threats in the information domain, as well as coordinating with international partners to address common challenges. Overall, Bill 117 HR 4466 aims to strengthen US leadership in the global information domain and ensure that the country is well-equipped to address emerging threats and opportunities in this critical area. It underscores the importance of a coordinated and strategic approach to information issues and highlights the need for continued vigilance in protecting US interests in the digital age.