Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7282
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Against Public Safety Disinformation Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 18, 2020
Latest Action
Aug 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7282
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protecting Against Public Safety Disinformation Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take specified steps to combat disinformation operations by malicious foreign actors on domestic preparedness.

Specifically, the DHS (1) Office of Intelligence and Analysis, on an onging basis, shall assess the impact of disinformation operations by malicious foreign actors on domestic preparedness for and response to terrorism and other homeland security threats; and (2) Science and Technology Directorate shall develop and recommend research-based methods for identifying and countering such operations and report to Congress.

DHS is authorized to share the research and recommendations with state, local, tribal, and territorial officials, and with public health and other officials.

Text (1)
June 18, 2020
Actions (4)
08/01/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
08/01/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:16:52 PM