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Introduced
09/24/2020
09/24/2020
In Committee
09/24/2020
09/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the National Science Foundation to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study disinformation and misinformation about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the internet and social media platforms.
AI Summary
This bill requires the National Science Foundation to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the spread of COVID-19-related disinformation and misinformation on the internet and social media platforms. The study will examine the roles disinformation and misinformation have played in the public response to COVID-19, the sources of such information, the mechanisms by which it influences public debate, the role of social media in its dissemination, the potential financial incentives for creators or distributors, and potential strategies to mitigate the negative impacts, including through improved disclosures and addressing information literacy. The bill also authorizes $1,000,000 for the purposes of conducting the study.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Mazie Hirono (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874-5875) (on 09/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4732/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4732/BILLS-116s4732is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4732/BILLS-116s4732is.pdf.pdf |
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