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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

12/29/2022, 11:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7648

Bill 117 hr 7648, titled "To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board," aims to prevent the allocation of government funds towards the creation of a board specifically dedicated to addressing disinformation. The bill seeks to restrict the use of taxpayer money for the establishment of such a board, which would be responsible for overseeing and regulating the spread of false or misleading information.

The bill is designed to prevent the potential misuse of government resources for the purpose of controlling or censoring information, particularly in the realm of political discourse. By prohibiting the use of Federal funds for a Disinformation Governance Board, the legislation aims to uphold the principles of free speech and prevent government overreach in monitoring and controlling the flow of information.

Overall, Bill 117 hr 7648 seeks to protect the rights of individuals to access and disseminate information freely, without government interference or censorship. It reflects a commitment to upholding democratic values and ensuring transparency in the dissemination of information, while also recognizing the importance of combating disinformation in a manner that respects the principles of free speech and open discourse.

Congressional Summary of HR 7648

This bill prohibits the use of Department of Homeland Security funds to establish or fund the activities of a Disinformation Governance Board.

Current Status of Bill HR 7648

Bill HR 7648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7648 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 3, 2022.  Bill HR 7648's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. as of May 4, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7648

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
144
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
138
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7648

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Homeland Security
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7648

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.

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