A resolution countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.

9/26/2024, 10:56 AM
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6224-6225)
Bill 118 sres 833 is a resolution aimed at addressing the issue of disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resolution highlights the negative impact that the spread of false information can have on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests in the region.

The resolution calls for multi-stakeholder efforts to combat the rise of disinformation and propaganda in regional information environments. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector in addressing this issue.

The resolution recognizes that the spread of disinformation and propaganda can undermine democratic processes, erode trust in institutions, and threaten human rights. It also acknowledges that these tactics can be used to manipulate public opinion and influence political outcomes. Overall, Bill 118 sres 833 seeks to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of disinformation and propaganda in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calls for coordinated efforts to combat these threats to democracy and human rights in the region.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 833

Introduced on
2024-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6224-6225)
Bill 118 sres 833 is a resolution aimed at addressing the issue of disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The resolution highlights the negative impact that the spread of false information can have on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests in the region.

The resolution calls for multi-stakeholder efforts to combat the rise of disinformation and propaganda in regional information environments. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector in addressing this issue.

The resolution recognizes that the spread of disinformation and propaganda can undermine democratic processes, erode trust in institutions, and threaten human rights. It also acknowledges that these tactics can be used to manipulate public opinion and influence political outcomes. Overall, Bill 118 sres 833 seeks to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of disinformation and propaganda in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calls for coordinated efforts to combat these threats to democracy and human rights in the region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/19/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6224-6225)