Disinformation Governance Board Prohibition Act

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4514

Introduced on
2023-07-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/10/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action7/10/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.