S-4732 : 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
2020-09-24IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5874-5875)Senate
2020-09-24IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See 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 and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Medical research

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