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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 7659
Bill 117 HR 7659, 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 managing disinformation. The bill seeks to restrict the use of taxpayer money for this purpose, potentially due to concerns about government overreach or censorship.
If passed, this legislation would effectively block any attempts to establish a Disinformation Governance Board using Federal funds. This could impact efforts to combat misinformation and fake news at a governmental level, as well as limit the resources available for monitoring and addressing disinformation campaigns.
Supporters of the bill may argue that the government should not be involved in regulating information or controlling the flow of communication, while opponents may believe that a dedicated board is necessary to address the growing issue of disinformation in today's digital age. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7659 raises important questions about the role of government in combating disinformation and the balance between free speech and the need for accurate information in society.
If passed, this legislation would effectively block any attempts to establish a Disinformation Governance Board using Federal funds. This could impact efforts to combat misinformation and fake news at a governmental level, as well as limit the resources available for monitoring and addressing disinformation campaigns.
Supporters of the bill may argue that the government should not be involved in regulating information or controlling the flow of communication, while opponents may believe that a dedicated board is necessary to address the growing issue of disinformation in today's digital age. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7659 raises important questions about the role of government in combating disinformation and the balance between free speech and the need for accurate information in society.
Congressional Summary of HR 7659
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds made available to the Department of Homeland Security to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7659
Bill HR 7659 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7659 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7659's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. as of May 4, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7659
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
48Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7659
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Homeland Security
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7659
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7659
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