To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

This bill prohibits the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board.

Bill 117 hr 7648, titled "To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board," aims to prevent the allocation of government funds towards the creation of a board specifically dedicated to addressing disinformation. The bill seeks to restrict the use of taxpayer money for the establishment of such a board, which would be responsible for overseeing and regulating the spread of false or misleading information.

The bill is designed to prevent the potential misuse of government resources for the purpose of controlling or censoring information, particularly in the realm of political discourse. By prohibiting the use of Federal funds for a Disinformation Governance Board, the legislation aims to uphold the principles of free speech and prevent government overreach in monitoring and controlling the flow of information.

Overall, Bill 117 hr 7648 seeks to protect the rights of individuals to access and disseminate information freely, without government interference or censorship. It reflects a commitment to upholding democratic values and ensuring transparency in the dissemination of information, while also recognizing the importance of combating disinformation in a manner that respects the principles of free speech and open discourse.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7648

Introduced on
2022-05-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/3/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill prohibits the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board.

Bill 117 hr 7648, titled "To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board," aims to prevent the allocation of government funds towards the creation of a board specifically dedicated to addressing disinformation. The bill seeks to restrict the use of taxpayer money for the establishment of such a board, which would be responsible for overseeing and regulating the spread of false or misleading information.

The bill is designed to prevent the potential misuse of government resources for the purpose of controlling or censoring information, particularly in the realm of political discourse. By prohibiting the use of Federal funds for a Disinformation Governance Board, the legislation aims to uphold the principles of free speech and prevent government overreach in monitoring and controlling the flow of information.

Overall, Bill 117 hr 7648 seeks to protect the rights of individuals to access and disseminate information freely, without government interference or censorship. It reflects a commitment to upholding democratic values and ensuring transparency in the dissemination of information, while also recognizing the importance of combating disinformation in a manner that respects the principles of free speech and open discourse.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Department of Homeland Security•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Government information and archives

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/9/2022

This bill prohibits the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board.


Latest Action5/4/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.