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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 conduct a study on 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 content, the role of social media in disseminating and promoting it, the potential financial incentives for creators and distributors, and potential strategies to mitigate its negative impacts while respecting constitutional rights and civil liberties. The bill authorizes $1 million for the study, and requires the National Academies to transmit a report on the results to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 09/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8395/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8395/BILLS-116hr8395ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8395/BILLS-116hr8395ih.pdf.pdf |
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