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US HR2884COVFEFE Act of 2017 Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically For Engagement Act of 2017
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Introduced
06/12/2017
06/12/2017
In Committee
06/12/2017
06/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
COVFEFE Act of 2017 Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically For Engagement Act of 2017 This bill amends provisions governing presidential records to: (1) revise the definition of "documentary material" to include social media; (2) revise the definition of "presidential records" to include any personal and official social media account; and (3) define "social media" as any form of electronic communication (such as a website for social networking and microblogging) through which users create an online community to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (such as videos).
AI Summary
This bill, known as the COVFEFE Act of 2017 or the Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically For Engagement Act of 2017, amends provisions governing presidential records to: (1) revise the definition of "documentary material" to include social media; (2) revise the definition of "presidential records" to include any personal and official social media accounts; and (3) define "social media" as any form of electronic communication, such as websites for social networking and microblogging, through which users create an online community to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content. These changes aim to ensure the preservation of presidential social media activity as part of the official presidential record.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (27)
Mike Quigley (D)*,
Yvette Clarke (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
John Conyers (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Luis Gutiérrez (D),
Colleen Hanabusa (D),
Hakeem Jeffries (D),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Niki Tsongas (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 06/12/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2884/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2884/BILLS-115hr2884ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2884/BILLS-115hr2884ih.pdf.pdf |
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