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OMAR Act

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2452

The OMAR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2452, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to online misinformation and disinformation.

The OMAR Act stands for the Online Misinformation and Disinformation Accountability and Responsibility Act. It aims to hold online platforms accountable for the spread of false information on their platforms. The bill requires these platforms to take measures to prevent the dissemination of misinformation and disinformation, such as implementing fact-checking mechanisms and providing transparency about the sources of information.

Additionally, the OMAR Act establishes a task force to monitor and report on the spread of misinformation and disinformation online. This task force will work with online platforms to develop strategies for combating false information and promoting accurate information. Overall, the OMAR Act seeks to address the growing issue of online misinformation and disinformation by holding online platforms responsible for the content shared on their platforms and promoting transparency and accuracy in online information.

Current Status of Bill HR 2452

Bill HR 2452 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2452 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2023.  Bill HR 2452's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections. as of September 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2452

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2452

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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