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US HR2884

US HR2884
COVFEFE Act of 2017 Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically For Engagement Act of 2017


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Introduced
06/12/2017
In Committee
06/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 06/12/2017)

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