Digital Defense Content Provenance Act of 2023

1/29/2024, 4:00 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 3504, 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 the establishment of a Digital Defense Content Provenance Task Force, which will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the legislation and ensuring compliance by digital platforms. The task force will also work to develop best practices for content provenance and educate the public on how to identify and combat misinformation online. Overall, the Digital Defense Content Provenance Act of 2023 aims to promote transparency and accountability in online content sharing, ultimately helping to combat the spread of false information and protect the integrity of digital discourse.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3504

Introduced on
2023-12-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/13/2023

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 3504, 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 the establishment of a Digital Defense Content Provenance Task Force, which will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the legislation and ensuring compliance by digital platforms. The task force will also work to develop best practices for content provenance and educate the public on how to identify and combat misinformation online. Overall, the Digital Defense Content Provenance Act of 2023 aims to promote transparency and accountability in online content sharing, ultimately helping to combat the spread of false information and protect the integrity of digital discourse.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a course of education and pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance for certain Department of Defense media content, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Action12/13/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.