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 federal funds made available to the Department of Homeland Security to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

Bill 117 HR 7659, 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 managing disinformation. The bill seeks to restrict the use of taxpayer money for this purpose, potentially due to concerns about government overreach or censorship.

If passed, this legislation would effectively block any attempts to establish a Disinformation Governance Board using Federal funds. This could impact efforts to combat misinformation and fake news at a governmental level, as well as limit the resources available for monitoring and addressing disinformation campaigns.

Supporters of the bill may argue that the government should not be involved in regulating information or controlling the flow of communication, while opponents may believe that a dedicated board is necessary to address the growing issue of disinformation in today's digital age. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7659 raises important questions about the role of government in combating disinformation and the balance between free speech and the need for accurate information in society.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7659

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 federal funds made available to the Department of Homeland Security to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

Bill 117 HR 7659, 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 managing disinformation. The bill seeks to restrict the use of taxpayer money for this purpose, potentially due to concerns about government overreach or censorship.

If passed, this legislation would effectively block any attempts to establish a Disinformation Governance Board using Federal funds. This could impact efforts to combat misinformation and fake news at a governmental level, as well as limit the resources available for monitoring and addressing disinformation campaigns.

Supporters of the bill may argue that the government should not be involved in regulating information or controlling the flow of communication, while opponents may believe that a dedicated board is necessary to address the growing issue of disinformation in today's digital age. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7659 raises important questions about the role of government in combating disinformation and the balance between free speech and the need for accurate information in society.
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 Summary8/5/2022

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds made available to the Department of Homeland Security to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.


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