House Bill 8542
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Defeat Pandemic Propaganda Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 6, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8542
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Defeat Pandemic Propaganda Act of 2020
This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from obligating or expending federal funds before November 3, 2020, on public service announcements intended to positively influence public perception or misrepresent facts regarding the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic or encourage activities that carry an undue risk of contracting the disease.
October 6, 2020
10/06/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/06/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:34 PM