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Proposal:COVID–19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill S 913
Type of Legislation Senate Bill
Congress 117
Status Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

COVID-19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2021

This bill 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.

Bill Title

COVID–19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2021

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-03-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1710-1711)
  • 2021-03-23: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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