House Bill 2182
117th Congress(2021-2022)
COVID–19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2182
Congress
117
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
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.
March 23, 2021
03/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
03/23/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
03/23/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:03 PM