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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the Disinformation Governance Board.

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1236

Bill 117 H.Res. 1236, also known as the "Of Inquiry Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to Provide Certain Documents in His Possession to the House of Representatives Relating to the Disinformation Governance Board," is a piece of legislation that aims to request specific documents from the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding the Disinformation Governance Board.

The bill calls for the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide the House of Representatives with any documents in his possession that are related to the Disinformation Governance Board. This board is responsible for addressing and combating disinformation and misinformation that may pose a threat to national security or public safety.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure transparency and accountability within the government's efforts to combat disinformation. By requesting these documents, the House of Representatives seeks to better understand the actions and strategies being taken by the Disinformation Governance Board in order to effectively address this growing issue. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1236 serves as a means for Congress to gather information and oversight on the government's efforts to combat disinformation, ultimately aiming to protect the American public from the harmful effects of false information.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1236

Bill HRES 1236 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill HRES 1236 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2022.  Bill HRES 1236's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99. as of September 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1236

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
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Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1236

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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