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Disinformation Governance Board Prohibition Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4514

Bill 118 hr 4514, also known as the Disinformation Governance Board Prohibition Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the establishment of a Disinformation Governance Board within the federal government.

The bill outlines that the Disinformation Governance Board would not be allowed to be created, funded, or operated by any federal agency or department. It also prohibits any federal funds from being used to support such a board.

The rationale behind this prohibition is to prevent the potential misuse of government resources and power in regulating or controlling information and speech. The bill aims to uphold the principles of free speech and prevent government overreach in monitoring and censoring information. Overall, the Disinformation Governance Board Prohibition Act seeks to maintain the integrity of the free flow of information and prevent any potential infringement on First Amendment rights. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered both support and opposition from lawmakers.

Current Status of Bill HR 4514

Bill HR 4514 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2023. Bill HR 4514 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2023.  Bill HR 4514's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. as of July 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4514

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4514

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4514

Disinformation Governance Board Prohibition Act
Disinformation Governance Board Prohibition Act
To terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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