HR-8395 : Still Just a Bill


COVID-19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2020

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.House floor actions
2020-09-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Medical research
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