Digital Defense Content Provenance Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 6:59 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 2222, also known as the Digital Defense Content Provenance Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of misinformation and disinformation online by requiring digital platforms to provide provenance information for content shared on their platforms.

The bill mandates that digital platforms must disclose the original source of any content shared on their platforms, including text, images, and videos. This provenance information will help users determine the credibility and accuracy of the content they are consuming, as well as hold creators accountable for the information they share.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for penalties for platforms that fail to comply with these requirements, including fines and potential legal action. The goal of the Digital Defense Content Provenance Act is to promote transparency and accountability in online content sharing, ultimately helping to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Overall, this bill aims to protect the integrity of information online and ensure that users have access to accurate and reliable content. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the digital landscape in the future.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2222

Introduced on
2023-07-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+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

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 2222, also known as the Digital Defense Content Provenance Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of misinformation and disinformation online by requiring digital platforms to provide provenance information for content shared on their platforms.

The bill mandates that digital platforms must disclose the original source of any content shared on their platforms, including text, images, and videos. This provenance information will help users determine the credibility and accuracy of the content they are consuming, as well as hold creators accountable for the information they share.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for penalties for platforms that fail to comply with these requirements, including fines and potential legal action. The goal of the Digital Defense Content Provenance Act is to promote transparency and accountability in online content sharing, ultimately helping to combat the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Overall, this bill aims to protect the integrity of information online and ensure that users have access to accurate and reliable content. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the digital landscape in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Director of the Defense Media Activity to establish a course of education on digital content provenance and to carry out a pilot program on implementing digital content provenance standards, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Action7/10/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.